Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (10) for detecting and locating fluid leakage from a hydraulic work, the device being characterized in that it comprises a geotextile fabric (12) made of yarns or fibers and provided with: at least one first optical cable (14) in contact with said geotextile (12) and formed by a protective tube within which at least one multimode optical fiber (141) is placed, said multimode optical fiber (141) being suitable for detecting a temperature variation and transmitting a signal that is modified when temperature varies and at least one second optical cable formed by a sheath receiving tightly at least one monomode optical fiber (142) suitable for detecting a deformation of the geotextile (12) and for transmitting a signal that is modified when the deformation is detected in that said second optical being bonded to the geotextile (12). The invention is applicable to detecting and locating leakage from hydraulic works.
Abstract:
A galvanized steel sheet has a coating layer of protective material applied to its surface where the steel sheet has been roughened prior to application of the protective material. The improvement is characterized by the roughened steel surface having a pattern which ensures desired consistent quantity of coating during application of the protective material. The pattern provided on the sheet surface has a multitude of depressions defined by a plurality of ridges. The upper surfaces of the ridges defining a plane for each side of the steel sheet, where the ridges have a surface area less than 1/4 the nominal surface area of the sheet side. Each depression has a depth defined by a continuous side wall extending into the plane of the sheet side. The side wall slopes downwardly of the plane at an angle greater than 45.degree.. The multitude of depressions on the sheet side picks up a sufficient quantity of coating material to provide the desired consistent quantity of coating on the sheet surface when solidified and adhered thereto. This improvement in the pattern on the sheet side can increase the amount of protective material provided by 2 to 3 times what can be realized with existing roughened surfaces of steel sheet prepared for galvanizing.
Abstract:
A mechanical connection for concrete reinforcing rods has a connecting sleeve and a reinforcing rods having protuberances (e.g., ribs or fins) on their outer surfaces. Each of the reinforcing rods has a threaded end for connection with the connecting sleeve, which has tapped portions for receiving the reinforcing rods. In one embodiment, a first end of a first reinforcing rod is passed completely through the sleeve, and the sleeve is then rotated about the end while simultaneously being screwed onto a second end of a second reinforcing rod. Upon tightening the connecting sleeve, the ends of the first and second reinforcing rods are placed in substantially coaxial, end-to-end arrangement, and are rotationally immobile. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting sleeve comprises a sheath having a conical bore, together with a conical socket in the form of two shell halves, which, when place together, provide two internal tapped portions having opposing threads.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing mechanical joints of concrete-reinforcing rods, to a reinforcing rod allowing the application of the method as well as to a mechanical joint for reinforcing rods thus produced. It has its applications especially in the construction of concrete elements, buildings or structures.According to the invention, the method for producing the mechanical joints for the reinforcing rods which allow the joining of reinforcing rods, the extremities of which are threaded by screwed connecting sleeves, is characterized in that prior to the threading, the extremity of the rods to be joined is subjected to a cold upsetting procedure.
Abstract:
Measuring instruments, such as ultra-sensitive accelerometers, are attached to a support inlcuding three pairs of electrodynamic or piezoelectric actuators. Each actuator pair is associated with one respective common axis of a reference trirectangular system. An electronic speed and phase slaver chains the actuators to induce translational and rotational accelerations in the support. Electrical signals delivered from the instruments to be calibrated are analyzed by synchronous demodulations and processed to determine sensitivity, orientation and position of the instruments in relation to the reference axes. The instrument support can be carried on-board a satellite.