Method for installing a pile anchor

Details Method for installing a pile anchor Method for installing a pile anchor

2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Safavi, Michael (Department: 3673)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Marine structure or fabrication thereof

With anchoring of structure to marine floor

C405S224200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06910831

ABSTRACT:
A method for installing a pile anchor into the sea floor that enhances the holding capacity of the pile anchor. The pile anchor is installed at an inclined angle with respect to the sea floor, with the top of the anchor inclined in a direction opposite the lateral load applied to the anchor.

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