Caisson for underwater structures
US4521133A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02D23/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A caisson for an underwater structure is provided comprising an elongated sponge mat fitted along the outer edge of the base of the frame, said sponge mat being molded from a plastic material and having a skin of a dense foam structure and an interior of a coarse foam structure, a plurality of small holes being provided in said sponge mat so as to extend crosswise, or transversely to the longitudinal direction of the mat, from one side of the mat to the other side, and at least one rope being passed through each of said holes, each of said ropes being of a length equal to or greater than the length of the corresponding small hole.
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