Automated dynamic compaction system
US10006184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C19/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for automated dynamic compaction includes a compaction crane having a boom and compaction weight, at least one positional sensor, at least one boom deflection sensor, a rotational encoder, and a compaction control system. The compaction control system may be programmed to identify a first drop location having a first target parameter, determine whether the compaction crane is positioned over the first drop location, determine an initial elevation of the compaction weight, lift the compaction weight to a drop height, detect that the compaction weight has been released, re-hoist the compaction weight to the drop height, measure the payout length of a winch cable after each drop, determine a current elevation of the compaction weight after each drop, and determine whether the first target parameter has been satisfied.
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