THIN STABILIZED SEGMENTAL WALL BLOCKS, SOIL REINFORCING SYSTEM, AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20200308800A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-01

    申请号:US16770284

    申请日:2018-12-11

    IPC分类号: E02D29/02

    摘要: A segmental wall block, soil reinforcing system, and method related thereto, wherein the wall block may be used for constructing retaining walls. In one embodiment, the segmental wall block may include: a front face; a rear face; a slot disposed along the rear face; a troughed top face; a bottom face; a first and second open core extending from the top face to the bottom face; a first side having a tongue; and an opposing second side having a groove, wherein the tongue is shaped to interlock with the groove. A soil system may include: a wall block component including a first configuration of interlocked segmented wall blocks as described, and a stabilizing component. A method of reinforcing soil may include the steps of: installing a leveling pad of concrete or gravel; and providing a soil stabilizing system.

    Marine and river protection system and method of supporting coastal structures

    公开(公告)号:US10787781B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US16332847

    申请日:2017-09-14

    IPC分类号: E02B3/12 E02D29/02 E02D31/00

    摘要: A thin erosion control mattress system and method of protecting coastal structures and riverbanks against bearing failure and erosion from waves and current is disclosed. The thin mattress system includes geotextile fabric bonded to a tensile element (such as geogrid) and sand/gravel or other fill material confined in the mattress with connection elements (such as rivets) at specific intervals. The geogrid, which can be biaxial or multi-axial, provides tensile strength for picking during installation, improving foundation support and rigidity to the mattress system. The rivets function as spacers and tension elements to prevent bulging of the mattress, and are designed and spaced to temporarily secure the mattress in place for uniform filling and installation. The bonded geotextile-geogrid mat is typically sewn on all sides and filled with sand or gravel at designated fill ports. Further, a method of fabricating the thin mattress system is provided.

    Multi-oriented segmental wall blocks, soil reinforcing system, and methods

    公开(公告)号:US10648147B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-12

    申请号:US16073952

    申请日:2017-02-08

    摘要: Multi-oriented segmental wall blocks, soil reinforcing system, and methods related thereto are disclosed. The wall block may be a concrete masonry block used for constructing retaining walls. The wall block may include a front face; a rear cavity opposing the front 5 face and formed by an inner rear face, an outer rear face on three sides of the inner rear face and spaced apart therefrom, and a shelf defined therein by the inner rear face and the outer rear face; a troughed top face residing between the front face and the outer rear face; a flat bottom face opposing the troughed top face; a first side face residing between the front face and the outer rear face, and between the troughed top face and the flat bottom face; a second side face opposing the first side face; a trough running along the length of the troughed top face.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSOR ENABLED MONITORING OF WORKING PLATFORMS

    公开(公告)号:US20240344289A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18293589

    申请日:2022-08-01

    IPC分类号: E02D1/08

    CPC分类号: E02D1/08 E02D2600/10

    摘要: Disclosed are various embodiments for a sensor enabled carrier for monitoring and detecting subgrade deformation in working platforms. Working platforms are temporary structures that provide support and stability for heavy machinery (e.g. cranes, piling rigs). They are sometimes referred to as temporary working platforms as they are designed for a specific purpose and a limited lifetime. In one aspect, a sensor enabled carrier is placed within the substructure of a working platform. The sensors are configured to a sensor pod that receives the various inputs, and further transmit the signals to a gateway device. The gateway device may be configured to one or more sensor pods located at the working platform, and serves to transmit the signals to a backend system wherein computing systems interpret the received signals. The backend system may further serve as a distribution point for corrective measures or early warning system in the event subgrade deformation is detected.

    SENSOR-ENABLED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE HEALTH, CONDITION, AND/OR STATUS OF INFRASTRUCTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20230056132A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-23

    申请号:US17796787

    申请日:2021-02-01

    IPC分类号: G01N3/60 G01N3/18

    摘要: A sensor-enabled geogrid system for and method of monitoring the health, condition, and/or status of infrastructure is disclosed. In some embodiments, the sensor-enabled geogrid system includes a sensor-enabled geogrid that further includes a geogrid holding an arrangement of one or more sensors. The sensor-enabled geogrid system further includes a communication means or network for collecting information and/or data from the sensor enabled geogrid about the health, condition, and/or status of infrastructure. Further, a method of using the presently disclosed sensor-enabled geogrid system for monitoring the health, condition, and/or status of infrastructure is provided.