摘要:
A high-speed transportation system, the system including at least one transportation tube having at least one track, at least one capsule configured for travel through the at least one tube between stations, a propulsion system for the at least one capsule; and a levitation system for levitating the capsule in the tube.
摘要:
A method for manufacturing at least one transportation tube having a plurality of transportation tube sections for a high-speed transportation system. The method includes manufacturing the tube sections in-situ adjacent to an approximate path of the transportation system where the tube sections are to be positioned.
摘要:
An underwater suspended tunnel (6) has a shaft (10) with generally convex upper and lower outer surfaces (12, 13) meeting at longitudinally extending, transversely streamlined and opposed sides (14, 15). One or more apertures (20a, 20b) for carrying traffic extend longitudinally through the shaft (10). The shaft (10) has positive net buoyancy and is tethered at a generally uniform depth below sea level (5) by ties (32) anchored to the sea bed (4).
摘要:
Apparatus and methods for improved transportation functionality. In one aspect, the invention comprises an improved and highly integrated transportation apparatus adapted to bring a plurality of different modalities in close physical proximity for enhanced efficiency. One exemplary embodiment comprises a multi-level structure disposed in a substantially contained low depth body of water (e.g., bay) and proximate one or more land masses to facilitate service via rail, land vehicle, ships, and ferries. Multiple long-length runways are also provided on the substantially planar top surface to accommodate air traffic. A monorail or similar system is also employed to allow ready movement between the various transportation interfaces.
摘要:
A novel method of underwater tunnel construction is provided which comprises the employment of a double-layered flexible mold or form and the introduction of both an inert and a reactive fluid into spacings of the mold so as to produce both the shape and the basic structure of the designated tunnel. Upon consolidation of the reactive fluid, the inert fluid will be withdrawn and air is filled in to provide the tunnel spacing for further finishing work and normal function of the tunnel. When completed, the designated tunnel basically consists of a sandwich-like structural body having a least an inner and an outer layer of impermeable fabrics and sandwiched within these fabrics a relatively thick layer of consolidated mass such as concrete which constitutes the main structure or walls of the tunnel. A second layer of consolidated mass may be provided through the use of a third and outer fabric and the corresponding introduction of the reactive fluid into the enclosed spacing thereof. This provides the lateral strength for the tunnel. Alternatively, the basic tunnel structure may also be erected within a depression pre-excavated on the floor of the watercourse to delete the need for supplementary wall system.
摘要:
Provided is an undersea tunnel system for reducing typhoon, hurricane, and tornado disasters. The undersea tunnel system for dispersing to weaken or preventing collection of tropical low pressure by reducing typhoon, hurricane, and tornado disasters comprises: an undersea tunnel through which a warm surface current or seawater of a high temperature can pass; a floodgate capable of controlling the entrance and exit of the seawater passing through the undersea tunnel; a first regulator for controlling the opening and closing of the floodgate; at least one water pressure machine (air regulator) for regulating the velocity and water pressure of the seawater passing through the undersea tunnel; and a second regulator for regulating the output of the water pressure machine (air regulator).
摘要:
A method for manufacturing at least one transportation tube having a plurality of transportation tube sections for a high-speed transportation system. The method includes manufacturing the tube sections in-situ adjacent to an approximate path of the transportation system where the tube sections are to be positioned.
摘要:
A high-speed transportation system including at least one transportation tube having at least one track, at least one capsule configured for travel through the at least one tube along a travel path between stations, a propulsion system adapted to propel the at least one capsule through the tube, and a levitation system adapted to levitate the capsule within the tube. At least a portion of the travel path is arranged over or in a body of water.
摘要:
Modular mold equipment for producing concrete culverts with tight tolerances. Modular mold equipment having a coupling plate is used to align and interconnect components of the mold. The components being aligned may have recesses for receiving the coupling plate. Modular mold equipment system with an extended size range to cover all standard concreted duct product sizes. Modular mold equipment having a pallet guide adjustment mechanism adapted for setting the pallet at a desired location in relation to a form. The desired location is based on a wall thickness of a concrete culvert to be produced. Modular mold equipment having a core that includes a core corner and another core component adapted to be coupled to the core corner, and locking apparatus adapted to lock the core corner to the other core component via a mechanism that extends outside the core.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a tank which is too large to be built on the ground. In the method, a floating station (1012) is built on the sea, surrounding a first spherical shell section (1002a) which constitutes one end of the tank. In the floating station, a hollow cylindrical section is built in a vertical position, connected to the first spherical shell section. The second spherical shell section (1002b) constituting the other end of the tank is connected to the open end of the hollow cylindrical section.