Противолавинное устройство горной автомобильной дороги

Полезная модель относится к устройствам, предназначенным для защиты объектов от снежных лавин, преимущественно подвижного транспорта на автомобильных и железных дорогах, а также населенных пунктов. Задачей технического решения является повышение его эксплуатационной надежности. Лавинозащитное устройство содержит основания лавиноопасных склонов, галерею, объект защиты, два отстойника лавинной массы, выполненные в виде лотка полуовальной формы, размещенные между основаниями склонов и галереей и соединенные между собой тремя ярусами лотков по всей длине галереи, на стыках отстойников закреплены отражатели лавинной массы, описывая их форму. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК E01F 7/04 (11) (13) 165 742 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2016128931/03, 14.07.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.07.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2016 Бюл. № 31 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Царикаев Владимир Каурбекович (RU) R U 1 6 5 7 4 2 (57) Формула полезной модели Противолавинное устройство горной автомобильной дороги, содержащее основания лавиноопасных склонов, галерею, объект защиты, два отстойника лавинной массы, выполненные в виде лотка полуовальной формы, размещенные между основаниями склонов и галереей и соединенные между собой одним ярусом лотков по всей длине галереи, на стыках отстойников закреплены отражатели лавинной массы, описывая их форму, отличающееся тем, что отстойники соединены между собой дополнительно двумя ярусами лотков. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) ПРОТИВОЛАВИННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ГОРНОЙ АВТОМОБИЛЬНОЙ ДОРОГИ 1 6 5 7 4 2 Адрес для переписки: 362039, Респ. Северная Осетия-Алания, г. Владикавказ, ул. Галковского, 233, кв. 54, Царикаеву Владимиру Каурбековичу R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 14.07.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Царикаев Владимир Каурбекович (RU), Тезиев Таймураз Муратович (RU), Цориев Святослав Омарбиевич (RU), Гобозов Станислав Федорович ...

Световозвращатель дорожный

Полезная модель относится к устройствам, устанавливаемым на автомобильных дорогах, дорожных сооружениях, которые предназначены для повышения безопасности дорожного движения и улучшения зрительного ориентирования участников дорожного движения, а более детально к дорожным световозвращателям (катафотам). Техническим результатом является повышение надежности фиксации световозвращателя в отверстии дорожного сооружения в продольном и поперечном направлениях. Световозвращатель дорожный выполнен в виде единой детали из пластика и состоит из рабочего элемента и фиксирующего органа. Рабочий элемент содержит основание и стенки, которые соединены в передней части, от которой к основанию проходит продольное ребро рабочего элемента, а стенки соединены между собой и продольным ребром рабочего элемента поперечными ребрами рабочего элемента. Фиксирующий орган отходит от основания рабочего элемента и содержит поперечные ребра фиксирующего органа и продольное ребро фиксирующего органа. На крайних поперечных ребрах фиксирующего органа устройства расположены под углом к ним и к основанию фиксаторы с фиксирующими ступеньками. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 677 U1 (51) МПК E01F 9/669 (2016.01) G02B 5/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E01F 9/669 (2006.01); G02B 5/12 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018110162, 22.03.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Бегинин Дмитрий Иванович (RU), Борисов Дмитрий Викторович (RU) Дата регистрации: 21.06.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 97390 U1, 10.09.2010. RU 15194 (45) Опубликовано: 21.06.2018 Бюл. № 18 1 8 0 6 7 7 R U (54) СВЕТОВОЗВРАЩАТЕЛЬ ДОРОЖНЫЙ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к устройствам, устанавливаемым на автомобильных дорогах, дорожных сооружениях, которые предназначены для повышения безопасности дорожного движения и улучшения зрительного ориентирования участников дорожного ...

Противоэрозионное покрытие

Предложенное техническое решение относится к области строительства и предназначено для укрепления и защиты грунтовых поверхностей, например откосов грунтовых планировочных насыпей, автомобильных и железных дорог, а также карьеров, сухих откосов земляных плотин и т.п. от эрозионных процессов путем быстрого восстановления почвенно-растительного слоя.Предложено противоэрозионное покрытие, содержащее скрепленные между собой нижний 1 и верхний 2 слои, смеси 3 семян растений, органоминеральных удобрений и влагоудерживающих добавок, отличающееся тем, что верхний слой выполнен из устойчивых к биодеградации синтетических волокон, уложенных с образованием сетки с рельефными выпуклостями в виде размещенных в шахматном порядке равноудаленных полых сетчатых полусфер 4 с образованием между ними опорных поверхностей 5 для скрепления верхнего слоя с нижним слоем, выполненным из биоразлагаемого нетканого материала, в который в ходе уложения волокон при его изготовлении включены смеси семян растений, органоминеральных удобрений и влагоудерживающих добавок.Повышение срока эксплуатации и эффективности предложенного противоэрозионного покрытия достигается за счет использования в конструкции всех преимуществ противоэрозионных покрытий из биоразлагаемых материалов для выращивания травяного покрова и из материалов устойчивых к биодеградации для укрепления и защиты грунтовых поверхностей, а также выполнением на сетчатой поверхности рельефных выпуклостей, удерживающих грунт на поверхности противоэрозионного покрытия в процессе прорастания трав. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 2 фиг. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 183 402 U1 (51) МПК E02D 17/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 17/20 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018128011, 31.07.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Берлин Игорь Александрович (RU) Дата регистрации: 21.09.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: ...

Снегозадерживающий щит

Полезная модель относится к снегозащитным устройствам и может быть использована для защиты автомобильных и железных дорог, а также других объектов от снежных заносов. Технический результат заключается в создании устойчивой быстровозводимой и эффективно работающей конструкции снегозадерживающего щита из элементов полной заводской готовности при снижении трудоемкости монтажа. Для достижения технического результата предложен снегозадерживающий щит, содержащий стойки, закрепленные на горизонтально расположенном опорном элементе, и обрешетку с разреженными деревянными досками, закрепленную на стойках. Новым является то, что опорный элемент выполнен в виде железобетонной плиты (1) с закладными деталями (2), с помощью которых стойки (3) установлены и закреплены на плите посредством сварных соединений. При этом стойки (3) выполнены из металлического таврового профиля Т-образного поперечного сечения, полка которого ориентирована вдоль плиты. На полках профиля каждой стойки (3) по высоте закреплены с помощью болтовых соединений (6) тремя параллельными плите (1) рядами металлические уголковые профили (4), образующие продольные элементы обрешетки, причем в местах их закрепления выполнены вырезы верхних полок с образованием пазов, соответствующих ширине полки таврового профиля стойки (3). На продольные элементы (4) обрешетки с помощью болтовых соединений (7) вертикально закреплены деревянные доски (5) обрешетки с образованием просвета над плитой. Кроме того, снегозадерживающий щит снабжен барьером, предназначенным для обеспечения устойчивости конструкции, который выполнен с подветренной стороны и образован стальным тросом (8), протянутым через отверстия (9), выполненные в верхней вертикальной части профиля стоек (3), вдоль всей длины пролета щита, а концы троса закреплены к оголовку винтовой сваи (10), монтируемой в многолетнемерзлом грунте со стороны направления движения ветра вблизи центральной части железобетонной плиты (1). Предпочтительным является выполнение обрешетки с ...

Security net on water or on the ground

According to the invention, a security net can be erected in or on water or on the ground and is provided with a net or net-like structure ( 1 ) manufactured substantially from wire material, rope material, strand material or plastics material ( 2 ). The net ( 1 ) is bent together and forms longitudinal flanks ( 3, 4 ) and at least one arched region ( 5 ). The overlapping longitudinal flanks ( 3, 4 ) can be connected together and several stabilisers ( 8 ) are associated with the net ( 1 ). In cross-section, the net ( 1 ) is constructed similarly to a teardrop, with the arched region ( 5 ) lying on or at least partially in the water. In this way, a largely double-walled security system is obtained, which is able to intercept impacting objects reliably and moreover gently, because the net and the three-dimensional protective net structure is deformable due to the relative flexibility thereof.

Woven ground cover materials

A ground cover sheet material for use in agriculture is woven from warp and weft tapes of a plastics material and at least some of the warp or weft tapes have a greater width and/or thickness than the weft or warp tapes, or the material includes a higher density of warp or weft tapes relative to the weft or warp tapes per unit area, or includes slits through the tapes, or the tapes are folded lengthwise, all optionally in one or more high water flow through lengthwise extending parts of the material. In one embodiment the material is woven from warp or weft tapes some having a rectangular or square cross-section and some having a circular or oval cross-section. In some embodiments the material is also a reflective material.

Rockfall protection system

A rockfall protection system may include a plurality of supports that each have a support head, along with a catch net, an upper support cable guiding an upper edge of the catch net at the support heads, and an upper central cable and a lower central cable guiding the catch net in a central support area of the supports. The lower central cable may be tensioned using side anchors provided with at least one braking element. The system may also include a lower support cable guiding a lower edge of the catch net and being guided together with the lower edge of the catch net on the downhill side of and separated from the supports. The braking element may be connected to the side anchor and to the central cable by a cable loop. The side anchor and central cable may be connected via a predetermined breaking point.

Protective net, especially for rockfall protection or for verge securing

A protective net, especially for rockfall protection or for verge securing, with a diagonal weave, is formed by a three-dimensional mattress-like structure. The same is woven from individual spiral-shaped bent wire strands, wire bundles, wire cables or suchlike, which incorporate two or more wires or wire strands made of steel. It is of great advantage if the wire strands, wire cables, or wire bundles or suchlike are made at least in part from high tensile steel, and if the protective nets can therefore be equipped with very great strength.

Connection system and method for mechanically stablized earth wall

A crimped connection system and methods for use in connection with the construction of earth walls is disclosed. A grid-type soil mat may be provided with a number of crimped ends. The crimped ends may be adapted for engagement through the use of a locking member with another soil mat or with a plurality of anchors partially embedded within a precast concrete panel. The plurality of anchors may be formed as part of a gang or unitary structure to facilitate alignment of the anchors when being cast into the precast concrete panels. 1. A mechanically-stabilized earth wall comprising:at least one precast concrete panel having a plurality of anchors partially embedded therein in generally aligned relationship; anda soil mat having a plurality of longitudinal members and a plurality of transverse members including a forward transverse member resting on top of at least two of the anchors, at least two of the longitudinal members having a crimped end proximate the forward transverse member, each crimped end disposed proximate an anchor and having a downwardly protruding section disposed below the anchor, the anchor and corresponding protruding section defining a space through which a locking member is disposed to engage the crimped end to its corresponding anchor, and at least a portion of the longitudinal member that corresponds to the crimped end disposed above the corresponding anchor.2. The mechanically-stabilized earth wall of claim 1 , wherein each crimped end further includes a generally-straight claim 1 , downwardly-projecting end section disposed in generally parallel relationship with a front face of the at least one precast concrete panel and adjacent thereto.3. The mechanically-stabilized earth wall of claim 1 , wherein a lower surface of the forward transverse member is generally co-planar with a lower surface of the longitudinal members.4. The mechanically-stabilized earth wall of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of anchors are formed as part of a unitary ...

Safety net

A method for producing a safety net, to a safety net, and to the use of such a safety net for protection from avalanches, falling rock or timber, mudslides, earth flows, or for slope protection. In the inventive method, firstly at least a first net element and at least a second net element are individually produced, self-contained, from respectively at least one rope, and are arranged parallel to each other and at a distance apart in a longitudinal direction of the safety net to be formed. Then the two net elements are connected to each other with the aid of at least one connecting rope, wherein the connecting rope is guided between the first and the second net element such that a self-contained connecting net element is obtained.

Dual-Face Dual-Split Concrete Product

A dual-face dual-split concrete product comprises a first face of horizontal length X and an opposing second face of horizontal length Y, the first face and second face being substantially parallel to one another according to a trapezoidal shape, and with X>Y; generally opposing sidewalls that taper in from the first face to the second face; and generally opposing top and bottom faces adjoining the first face, second face, and opposing sidewalls, with the top face and bottom face being substantially parallel to one another; wherein the first face has one or more subfaces, including one or more inner subfaces intermediate two outer subfaces, with the inner subfaces having a horizontal length L substantially equal to the horizontal length Y of the second face as measured across the concrete product.

REINFORCED STRUCTURES IN THE GROUND

The invention relates to reinforced structures in the ground, including an embankment, a facing () placed along the front surface of the structure, an anchoring element () including a projecting element (), which projects relative to an inner surface of the structure and an attachment element (), and a stabilisation element () including at least two longitudinal portions () continuously connected together by an elbow portion (), said elbow portion being delimited by a throat () forming, together with said elbow portion, an anchoring space suitable for receiving the attachment element of the anchoring element, the anchoring space and the attachment element being shaped so as to limit the movement of the stabilisation element in every direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the stabilisation element (). 1. A reinforced earth structure , comprising:backfill,a facing placed along the front face of the structure,an anchoring element including a projecting element which projects relative to an inner face of the structure and an attachment element, anda stabilization element including at least two longitudinal portions continuously connected together by an elbow portion, said elbow portion being delimited by a neck in said longitudinal portions, said neck forming, together with said elbow portion, an anchoring space suitable for receiving the attachment element of the anchoring element, wherein:the stabilization element is anchored to said inner face of the structure by placing the attachment element of the anchoring element in the anchoring space of the stabilization element, andthe anchoring space and the attachment element being shaped so as to limit the movements of the stabilization element in any direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the stabilization element.2. The reinforced earth structure according to claim 1 , wherein the stabilization and attachment elements are configured so that the dimensions claim 1 , in ...

Rockfall barrier

A rock fall barrier including a plurality of support posts and a deformable net spanning the plurality of support posts. Each support post includes: a base fixed to a sloped surface; a first arm pivotally coupled to the base at a first hinge; a first hinge brake for providing friction at the first hinge to provide controlled resistance against pivotal rotation of the first arm relative to the base; a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm at a second hinge; and a second hinge brake for providing friction at the second hinge to provide controlled resistance against relative pivotal rotation between the first arm and the second arm. A guy wire system is attached to the distal end of each support post on one end and anchored to the sloped surface on the other end. The guy wire system includes upper guy wires having cable brakes.

RETAINING DEVICE

A retaining device is described. The retaining device has a retaining barrier, wherein the retaining barrier has a support frame including at least three arms. The support frame is adapted to assume a non-operating closed configuration and an operating radial configuration. In the operating radial configuration, each arm is oriented along a respective radial direction; in the non-operating closed configuration, at least a first arm is oriented along the same radial direction of the operating radial configuration and the remaining second arms are oriented along a direction substantially parallel to said radial direction of said at least one first arm. 1. A retaining device for retaining snow , avalanches , earth , rocks , or similar materials , comprising a retaining barrier including a support frame for supporting a retaining mesh , the support frame including at least three arms ,wherein, the support frame is adapted to assume a non-operating closed configuration and an operating radial configuration,wherein, in the operating radial configuration, each arm being oriented along a respective radial direction, andwherein in the non-operating closed configuration, at least a first one of said arms being oriented along the same radial direction as in said operating radial configuration and the remaining second ones of said arms are oriented along a direction substantially parallel to said radial direction of said at least one first arm.2. The retaining device according to claim 1 , wherein said support frame comprises four arms claim 1 , two first arms of said four arms being oriented in the non-operating closed configuration along the same radial direction as in said operating radial configuration claim 1 , and two second arms of said four arms being oriented in the non-operating closed configuration along said direction substantially parallel to said radial direction of said two first arms.3. The retaining device according to claim 2 , wherein the two first arms are ...

MUDSLIDE EROSION INHIBITOR

A barrier structure for impeding erosion due to mudslides allows mud to enter through large holes in a barrier wall, and water separated from soil to drain out through smaller holes in a rear wall. An underlying reservoir can further stabilize the structure by rapidly collect water and/or mud. A backstop wall and/or an extension can be abutted to a top of the barrier wall to enhance mud collection during a mudslide. The structure can further include a penetrating passage enabling a fraction of impacting mud to flow through unimpeded, and/or a diverting wedge uphill of the apparatus diverts some impacting mud and debris while allowing a remainder thereof to pass through to the barrier wall. A plurality of the barrier structures can be installed such that mud flowing past an uphill structure impacts a downhill structure. The barrier structure can be constructed from biodegradable materials. 1. A barrier structure for reducing erosion due to mudslides on a slope having a slope direction that is inclined at a slope inclination angle , the barrier structure comprising a barrier apparatus that includes:{'b': '20', 'a barrier wall having a top and a bottom, the barrier wall being inclined at an angle that exceeds the slope inclination angle by least degrees;'}a first plurality of holes penetrating the barrier wall;a rear wall having a top and a bottom, the rear wall being inclined at an angle that is less than the slope inclination angle, the rear wall being located behind the barrier wall with the top of the rear wall extending to an upper region of the barrier wall so that a chamber space is formed between and bounded by the barrier wall and the rear wall; anda second plurality of holes penetrating the apparatus rear wall, the holes of the second plurality of holes being smaller in diameter than the holes of the first plurality of holes, the first plurality of holes being configured to allow mud to flow through the barrier wall and into the chamber space, and the second ...

UPRIGHTLY-ARRANGED SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF PROTECTIVE FENCE

An uprightly-arranged support structure of a protective fence, the protective fence including: a plurality of supports arranged to stand at intervals, the plurality of supports having respective bottom portions thereof arranged to stand via a ground plate on a slope; and a protective net spread between the plurality of supports, wherein the bottom portions of the plurality of supports are arranged to stand so as to be slidable in conjunction with the ground plate in a predetermined direction on the slope. 1. An uprightly-arranged support structure of a protective fence , the protective fence comprising:a plurality of supports arranged to stand at intervals, the plurality of supports having respective bottom portions thereof arranged to stand via a ground plate on a slope; anda protective net spread between the plurality of supports, whereinthe bottom portions of the plurality of supports are arranged to stand so as to be slidable in conjunction with the ground plate in a predetermined direction on the slope.2. The uprightly-arranged support structure of the protective fence claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of slide holes are formed through the ground plate so that the ground plate is slidably fixed claim 1 , through the plurality of slide holes claim 1 , to a plurality of anchors for ground plate claim 1 , which are the same in number as the plurality of slide holes.3. The uprightly-arranged support structure of the protective fence claim 2 , according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of slide holes are formed so as to be parallel to one another along an inclination direction of the slope.4. The uprightly-arranged support structure of the protective fence claim 2 , according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of slide holes are formed so as to be parallel to one another along a direction orthogonal to an inclination direction of the slope.5. The uprightly-arranged support structure of the protective fence claim 2 , according to claim 2 , ...

HIGH-STRENGTH WIRE MESH AND ROCK FALL PREVENTION NET

A high-strength wire mesh formed by a wire having a tensile strength exceeding 2200 MPa, and having an amount of deflection of 707 mm or greater as a net body under the following conditions: a length of a cantilever beam that supports the net body in a line wire direction in a cantilevered state is 1000 mm, and an amount of displacement in a vertical direction of a free end at this situation is defined as the amount of deflection. In this manner, a high-strength wire mesh that is formed by a wire with a high tensile strength and that also has the followability to the unevenness of the slope surface is provided. 1. A high-strength wire mesh comprising a wire having a tensile strength exceeding 2200 MPa , wherein 50 m or greater of said wire is used to knit 1 mof the wire mesh.2. The high-strength wire mesh according to claim 1 , wherein a wire diameter of said wire is 1.0 mm or greater and 3.0 mm or less.3. The high-strength wire mesh according to claim 1 , having an amount of deflection of 707 mm or greater as a net body wherein a length of a cantilever beam that supports said net body in a line wire direction in a cantilevered state is 1000 mm claim 1 , and an amount of displacement in a vertical direction of a free end at this situation is defined as the amount of deflection.4. The high-strength wire mesh according to claim 1 , wherein the wire mesh has a thickness of 30 mm to 70 mm.5. The high-strength wire mesh according to claim 1 , wherein the wire mesh is a rhombus wire mesh.6. The high-strength wire mesh according to claim 1 , wherein the wire mesh is the rhombus wire mesh claim 1 , anda line wire constituting said rhombus wire mesh is formed in a helical shape having a thickness.7. The high-strength wire mesh according to claim 5 , wherein:a wire mesh is said rhombus wire mesh, andthe wire mesh has a thickness of 30 mm to 70 mm by forming a line wire constituting said rhombus wire mesh in a helical shape having a thickness.8. The high-strength wire mesh ...

SENSOR-FITTED METAL NET

A metal net having entwined metal wires defining the meshes of the metal net comprises at least one elongate sensor element fixed integrally to the metal net, inserted into the net during the production thereof. The elongate sensor element may comprise a wire of a material having a low coefficient of variation of the resistivity and a high gauge factor, preferably formed from constantan, or else may be of the optical fibre or composite fibre type. 115.-. (canceled)16. A metal net having entwined metal wires defining the meshes of the metal net , comprising at least one elongate sensor element integrally fixed to the metal net , wherein the at least one elongate sensor element is added to the wires with which the metal net is produced , so as to form together therewith three-wire nodes , or else may be substituted for a wire of the metal net to produce two-wire nodes at the entwinements with the adjacent metal wires , wherein the at least one elongate sensor element is inserted selectively at nodes of the meshes of the metal net in the longitudinal direction of the net.17. The metal net according to claim 16 , wherein at least one transverse elongate sensor element is incorporated to form meshes in the metal net claim 16 , inserted selectively at nodes of the meshes of the metal net in the transverse direction of the net.18. The metal net according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one elongate sensor element is incorporated into the meshes of the metal net claim 16 , taking on a substantially rectilinear path or else a wavier path with loops.19. The metal net according to claim 16 , wherein the at least one elongate sensor element comprises a substantially rectilinear wire of a material having a low coefficient of variation of resistivity and a high gauge factor claim 16 , preferably formed of constantan claim 16 , or of a material having similar features claim 16 , for example a copper-manganese-nickel alloy claim 16 , a copper-zinc-nickel alloy and/or an alloy of ...

POST-CABLE CONNECTION FOR A ROADWAY BARRIER

A post-cable connection for releasably connecting a cable to a post, for example in a roadway cable barrier system. A post-cable connector is hung from the top end of a post whereby when the post is impacted and urged toward ground level the cable is released from the post. 1. A method for releasably connecting a cable to a post in a roadway cable barrier system , the method comprising:mounting a top section of a connector a top end of the post such that the an elongated section of the connector and a hook end section of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the post from one another, wherein at least one of the elongated section and the hook end section having a loop; anddisposing a longitudinally extending cable within the loop.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a cavity is defined by a back wall and opposing side walls the post claim 1 , wherein one of the elongated section and the hook end section is disposed in the cavity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hook end section extends substantially parallel to the elongated section.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the top section extends at a non-perpendicular angle to the elongated section.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the hook end section extends substantially parallel to the elongated section.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elongated section forms the loop.7. The method of claim 6 , comprising a port formed through the elongated section into the loop.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the elongated section is disposed in a cavity defined by a back wall and opposing side walls the post.9. The method of claim 8 , comprising a port formed through the elongated section into the loop.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hook end section forms the loop.11. The method of claim 10 , comprising a port formed through the hook end section into the loop.12. A method for providing a roadway barrier system claim 10 , the method comprising:releasably attaching a connector to a post extending ...

Avalanche Control Device

An avalanche control device includes a detonation initiator unit and a bio-degradable linear bag. The initiator unit is elongated and includes an ignition end, an inflation end, and a stepped transition zone in between that gets progressively greater in diameter as it extends from the ignition end towards the inflation end. The inflatable bag is adapted for connection to the inflation end of the initiator unit. The design of initiator unit is fixed and reusable, while the bag dimensions can be tailored to the desired blast strength for the end user, in terms of length, diameter, and mixture ratio. 1. An avalanche control device , comprising: i. an ignition end and an inflation end;', 'ii. an oxygen input and a fuel injector at the ignition end and a bag attachment at the inflation end;', 'iii. wherein the bag attachment is movable between a stored configuration and an inflated configuration;', 'iv. an ignitor port indirectly connected to the oxygen input and the fuel injector via the body; and', 'v. a tapered portion extending between the ignitor port and the inflation end; and, 'a. initiator unit body comprisingb. an inflatable bag adapted for attachment to the inflation end of the initiator unit body.2. The avalanche control device according to claim 1 , wherein the tapered portion comprises a series of steps that get increasingly larger in diameter as it extends from the ignition end towards the inflation end.3. The avalanche control device according to claim 1 , wherein the initiator unit body further comprises a converging throat positioned between the ignition end and the tapered portion.4. The avalanche control device according to claim 1 , wherein the inflatable bag is biodegradable.5. The avalanche control device according to claim 1 , wherein the inflation end terminates in a bulkhead.6. A method for controlling an avalanche in a blast zone claim 1 , comprising the steps of:a. providing an elongated initiator unit body having an ignition end and a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MITIGATING ROCKFALLS

A system of the invention includes at least one barrier layer, a plurality of rockfall attenuators, and two primary anchor points to anchor opposite lateral sides of the barrier layer. The attenuators may be secured to an upper portion of the barrier layer. The attenuators create a gap or separation between the surfaces of the slope upon which the barrier layer is installed. The attenuators may be secured to the barrier mesh by a single cable routed through cable eyes formed on each of the attenuators. Opposite ends of the cable are secured to the sloping surface by the two primary anchor points. The attenuators are free floating members in that they are not attached to the sloping surface. The invention further includes attenuators as a sub-combination and a method of installing the system. 1. A system for mitigating rockfall events on a sloping surface , the system comprising:a primary barrier layer having a width extending laterally across the sloping surface and a length extending down the sloping surface;a secondary barrier layer placed over the primary barrier layer, said secondary barrier layer having a width extending laterally across the sloping surface and a length extending down the sloping surface;a plurality of attenuators spaced laterally from one another and spaced laterally across the width of the primary barrier layer;a supporting cable extending laterally across the sloping surface, wherein upper portions of the primary and secondary barrier layers are attached to said supporting cable, and each of said plurality of attenuators are secured to said supporting cable;a first anchor point for securing a first end of said supporting cable; anda second anchor point for securing a second opposite end of said supporting cable.2. A system claim 1 , as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:said attenuators are constructed of a resilient and flexible material, and said attenuators having an inflatable interior chamber for selected inflation of the attenuators to ...

PROTECTIVE CONSTRUCTION

A protective construction, such as a fence for a race track, may include a device for energy dissipation, e.g., in line with a guy wire. In some examples, the energy dissipation device may have a braking profile and a cutting unit having at least one blade that can be pulled through the braking profile along its longitudinal axis. 1. A protective construction having a device for energy dissipation , the device comprising:a braking profile having a longitudinal axis; anda cutting unit having at least one blade configured to be pulled through the braking profile along the longitudinal axis.2. The protective construction according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting unit has two blades arranged at a distance from each other.3. The protective construction according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting unit has a pair of cutting sheet arranged at a distance from each other and coupled to a connecting lug claim 1 , wherein the cutting sheets comprise the at least one blade.4. The protective construction according to claim 1 , wherein the braking profile comprises a planar sheet-metal strip.5. The protective construction according to claim 4 , wherein the sheet-metal strip is provided with a centrally arranged guide web.6. The protective construction according to claim 1 , wherein the braking profile is formed as a hollow profile.7. The protective construction according to claim 6 , wherein the cutting unit has a flat cutting profile that is provided with two blades.8. The protective construction according to claim 7 , wherein the flat cutting profile is connected to a tension rod configured to be inserted into the hollow braking profile.9. The protective construction according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one blade is hardened.1015-. (canceled)16. The protective construction according to claim 6 , wherein braking profile has a round hollow profile.17. The protective construction according to claim 6 , wherein braking profile has an angular hollow profile.18. A protective ...

WIND-SHIELD WALL AND ADVERTISING BOARD

The present invention provides a wind-shield wall and an advertising board. The wind-shield wall includes a wall body (), wherein draglines () are respectively arranged on the front surface and the back surface of the wall body (), one end of each dragline () is connected with the wall body (), and the other end of the dragline is anchored. The wall body () includes a film-carrying framework () and a wind-shield film spread on the film-carrying framework (), and the draglines () arranged on the front surface and the back surface of the wall body () are connected with the film-carrying framework (). The wall body () further includes at least one supporting column () or supporting frame used for supporting the wall body (), and the bottom of the supporting column () or the supporting frame is anchored. The wind-shield wall is anchored by the draglines to form a triangular supporting structure, contact areas of anchoring points of the draglines are small, the structure is simple, the toughness is high, the wind-shield wall is easy to manufacture and use, the material consumption is low, the cost is low, wind of higher strength can be endured, and the specification and size of the wind-shield wall are not limited by occasions or structures. 1. A wind-shield wall , comprising a wall body , wherein draglines are respectively arranged on a front surface and a back surface of the wall body , one end of each dragline is connected with the wall body , and the other end of the dragline is anchored.2. The wind-shield wall of claim 1 , wherein the wall body comprises a film-carrying framework and a wind-shield film spread on the film-carrying framework claim 1 , and the draglines arranged on the front surface and the back surface of the wall body are connected with the film-carrying framework.3. The wind-shield wall of claim 2 , wherein the wall body further comprises at least one supporting column or supporting frame used for supporting the wall body claim 2 , and the bottom of ...

Corrugated retention and filtration systems for sedimentation control

This patent is directed to corrugated retention and filtration systems which are designed and installed to control sediment runoff. The corrugated systems creates a multiple of adjacent retention and filtration wedges with acute angles at their downstream vertexes for increased surface area and an increased number of structural support elements throughout the system. The corrugated retention and filtration system provides structural, hydrodynamic, and filtration features not available from a conventional linear systems used for sedimentation control applications.

WIND SCREENS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYS AND METHODS THEREOF

Wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays and method thereof. For example, a wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays includes a screen foundation including a concrete block, and one or more perforation blocks on the concrete block. In another example, the wind screen is configured to cover at least a first side of each array of the one or more photovoltaic arrays. 1. A wind screen for one or more photovoltaic arrays , the wind screen comprising:a screen foundation including a concrete block; andone or more perforation blocks on the concrete block;wherein the wind screen is configured to cover at least a first side of each array of the one or more photovoltaic arrays.2. The wind screen of wherein:the concrete block includes a bottom surface on the ground; andthe one or more perforation blocks do not touch the ground.3. The wind screen of wherein the one or more perforation blocks include one or more perforation patterns that are repeated along a length of the screen foundation.4. The wind screen of wherein:the one or more perforation blocks include one or more concrete masonry units; andeach concrete masonry unit of the one or more concrete masonry units includes one or more perforations.5. The wind screen of wherein:the one or more perforation blocks include one or more metal sheets; andeach metal sheet of the one or more metal sheets includes one or more perforations.6. The wind screen of wherein:the wind screen includes a first edge wind screen; andthe first edge wind screen is configured to cover the first side of each array of the one or more photovoltaic arrays.7. The wind screen of wherein:the wind screen includes one or more screens; andthe one or more screens are configured to at least partially surround the one or more photovoltaic arrays respectively.8. The wind screen of wherein:the one or more screens include a first screen and a second screen;the one or more photovoltaic arrays include a first photovoltaic array and a second photovoltaic ...

METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR INDUCING A PLANNED AVALANCHE

A method and system for inducing a planned or controlled avalanche is disclosed. The system includes one or more sources of vibration mounted within a mass which is mounted within an aperture in the ground in the area where an avalanche has been determined to be likely to occur. The source of vibration is a drive system from a vehicle (such as a golf cart), preferably modified to increase the vibration and mounted in a vibrating mass (such as a concrete culvert). The vibrating mass may be mounted within an aperture in the ground and secured in place using concrete to increase the vibration-transmitting characteristics of the vibrating mass. An electrical system including a source of electricity and a storage device, as well as controls, is mounted separate from the source of vibration and the vibrating mass (e.g., the concrete culvert) to isolate portions of the electrical system (including the storage device) from some of the effects of the vibration. 1. A method of triggering a controlled avalanche , the steps of the method comprising:removing a drive system from a vehicle;modifying the removed drive system to increase its vibration;mounting the removed drive system in a member having a significant mass and mounting the significant mass in the ground in an area where a controlled avalanche is desired;mounting a power source adjacent the drive system and coupling the power source to the drive system; andusing the power source to controllably energizing the drive system with its increased vibration to vibrate the member of significant mass and thereby cause a controlled avalanche.2. A method including the steps of wherein the step of removing a drive system includes the step of removing the drive system from a golf cart.3. A method including the steps of wherein the step of mounting the significant mass in the ground includes the steps of preparing an aperture in the ground and mounting the significant mass within the aperture in the ground.4. A method including the ...

MODULAR GLARE SCREEN SYSTEM

A system includes a glare-blocking member including a left recess, a right recess, and a rail including, a left lateral portion including a left protrusion configured to mate with the left recess of the glare-blocking member, a right lateral portion including a right protrusion configured to mate with the right recess of the glare-blocking member, and a projecting contour disposed between the left and right lateral portions, wherein an apex of the projecting contour is disposed farther from a line passing through lower edge portions of the rail than is either the left or the right protrusion 1. A system , comprising: a left recess;', 'a right recess; and, 'a glare-blocking member including a left lateral portion including a left protrusion configured to mate with the left recess of the glare-blocking member;', 'a right lateral portion including a right protrusion configured to mate with the right recess of the glare-blocking member; and', 'a projecting contour disposed between the left and right lateral portions, wherein an apex of the projecting contour is disposed farther from a line passing through lower edge portions of the rail than is either the left or the right protrusion., 'a rail including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the projecting contour defines a groove configured to receive a bottom edge of the glare-blocking member.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rail includes a second projecting contour disposed between the first projecting contour and one of the left and right lateral portions.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the second projecting contour defines a second groove configured to receive a bottom edge of the glare-blocking member.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the rail further comprises:a third projecting contour disposed between the first projecting contour and one of the left and right lateral portions; anda fourth projecting contour disposed between the second projecting contour and the other of the left and right lateral portions. ...

Barrier system

The invention relates to a barrier system comprising a barrier wall for stopping a flow of a substance to one side of said wall, wherein said barrier wall comprises a fabric impervious to the flow of said substance and containing high strength polyolefin fibers.

ILLUMINATING SAFETY NET

Disclosed is an illuminating safety net which includes a net body which has a quadrilateral perimeter of elongate tensile members, and a plurality of elongate tensile elements attached to the perimeter and extending within the perimeter in at least two transverse directions; and an elongate flexible lighting strip engaged to the net body along at least part of a perimeter edge of the perimeter. 1. An illuminating safety net which includes a net body which has a quadrilateral perimeter of elongate tensile members , and a plurality of elongate tensile elements attached to the perimeter and extending within the perimeter in at least two transverse directions; and an elongate flexible lighting strip engaged to the net body along at least part of a perimeter edge of the perimeter.2. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the flexible lighting strip includes at least one length of flexible plastic tubing claim 1 , a string of electrically interlinked LEDs in the tubing and a connector terminal or power supply connector at one end of the string of LEDs.3. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the lighting strip extends about the entire perimeter edge of the net.4. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the safety net includes an attachment means for attaching the lighting strip to the net body.5. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the attachment means is a plurality of attachment loops claim 4 , each of which presents laterally of the perimeter.6. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the lighting strip is tied or fastened to the safety net.7. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the lighting strip extends about the entire perimeter edge of the net.8. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the safety net includes an attachment means for attaching the lighting strip to the net body.9. An illuminating safety net according to wherein the safety net includes an attachment means for attaching the lighting ...

Engineered Roughness Elements, Arrays Thereof, and Their Method of Use

In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides an engineered roughness element. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides an array of engineered roughness elements. The engineered roughness elements are configured to reduce sand movement and accompanying dust generation.

Throwing Toughness Buffer Mesh Unit for Rockfall Protection and Design Method of Critical Throwing Angle Thereof

A throwing toughness buffer mesh unit for a rockfall protection and a design method of a critical throwing angle thereof are provided. The throwing toughness buffer mesh unit includes a cable column, wherein the cable column is provided with a sliding device on a top end and connected to a foundation structure via a hinged support at a bottom; a support rope, wherein the support rope is connected to the sliding device on the cable column in a sliding way and provided with a spring buffer on an end, wherein the spring buffer is obliquely anchored to a rock mass base near a protection structure; a protection net, which is obliquely hung on the support rope via a connector. A pavement inclination angle of the protection net is adjusted to a critical throwing angle by adjusting a height difference between cable columns to control a throwing track of falling rocks. 1. A throwing toughness buffer mesh unit for a rockfall protection shed-tunnel , comprising:cable columns, wherein each cable column of the cable columns is provided with a sliding device on a top end and connected to a foundation structure via a hinged support at a bottom;support ropes, wherein each of the support ropes is connected to the sliding device on the each cable column in a sliding way and provided with a spring buffer on an end, wherein the spring buffer is obliquely anchored to a rock mass base near a protection structure;a protection net, wherein the protection net is obliquely hung on the support ropes via a connector; and{'sub': 'min', 'a pavement inclination angle of the protection net is adjusted to a critical throwing angle θby adjusting a height difference between the cable columns to control a throwing track of a falling rock.'}2. The throwing toughness buffer mesh unit according to claim 1 , wherein a flexible support is set between two adjacent cable columns of the cable columns.3. The throwing toughness buffer mesh unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding device is composed of ...

WIRE MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL, PARTICULARLY FOR PROTECTING NETS FOR GEOTECHNICAL USE

A wire for geotechnical use is described, for making protecting nets, made of high strength steel. The wire is at least partially shaped in a waveform and has a plurality of crests and valleys arranged alternately one to another. A protecting net is also described, usable in the geotechnical field, having a wire at least partially shaped in a waveform for making the mesh, and/or as a reinforcing element of the net. An anchoring device, a guywire and an energy dissipating device are also described, each having a plurality of wires at least partially shaped in a waveform. 1. Wire for geotechnical use , particularly for making protecting nets , said wire being made of high strength steel and wherein it is at least partially shaped in a waveform and comprising a plurality of crests and valleys arranged alternately one to another.2. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein it is shaped in a waveform in all its length.3. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein said waveform is unchanged along the wire extent.4. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein it has a breaking strength comprised of between 1000 MPa and 2400 MPa.5. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein is has an elongation at break claim 1 , when said wire is not shaped in a waveform claim 1 , equal to or greater than 2%.6. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein it has a circular section (S).7. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein the diameter (D) of said circular section (S) claim 1 , or the diameter of the circumference circumscribable to the non-circular section (S) of the wire claim 1 , is between 1.5 mm and 6 mm limits included.8. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein the wavelength (λ) between two successive crests and/or between two successive valleys and the wave amplitude (y) between a crest and a valley are selected so that the wire length before it is shaped is equal to claim 1 , or greater than claim 1 , 3% of the length of the wire shaped in a waveform.9. Wire according to claim 1 , wherein the wavelength (λ) between two ...

WIRE NETTING, A PROCESS AND A DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE WIRE NETTING

A hexagonal wire netting (), a process for manufacturing such a wire netting and a device for manufacturing a hexagonal wire netting (), the device comprising an assembly of tubes () for leading the wires (I) of which every other is twisted into a spiral shape, a spindle () assembly and a drum () receiving the wire netting (), the drum () being provided with detent elements (). Between each tube () leading the spirally twisted wire (I) and the cooperating spindle () a straightening guide (IO, IO′) is located having an inlet opening () cooperating with the tube () and an outlet opening () cooperating with the spindle (). The detent elements ( are arranged on the drum () in such a way that the produced wire netting () has meshes in which the proportion of the width (A) to the length (B) is less than 0.75. 17516878216151678516101013155122062187. A device for manufacturing a hexagonal wire netting () , the device comprising an assembly of tubes () for leading the wires () of which every other is twisted into a spiral shape , a spindle () assembly and a drum () receiving the wire netting () , the drum () being provided with detent elements () , each spindle () being adapted to lead one wire () passing therethrough and fed by a cooperating tube () and to being translated back and forth as well as rotated by 540 degrees alternately with the translations , so that the wires () leaving the spindles () are braided in at least 1.5 fold braids forming the wire netting () to be subsequently received by the drum () , characterized in that between each tube () leading the spirally twisted wire () and the cooperating spindle () a straightening guide ( , ′) is located , having an inlet opening ( , ) cooperating with the tube () and an outlet opening ( , ) cooperating with the spindle () , and in that said detent elements () are arranged on the drum () in such a way that the produced wire netting () has meshes in which the proportion of the width (A) to the length (B) is less than 0. ...

Landslide protection device

A landslide protection device disclosed by the present invention includes a mountain body and a roadbed. The roadbed is fixedly disposed at the upper end of the mountain body. Cavities are formed in the roadbed to penetrate left and right. Rolling stones can roll down the mountain through the cavity to prevent rolling stones from falling on the upper end surface of the roadbed to block traffic. The cavity is provided with a buffer device. The present invention is arranged in the roadbed in the area where the frequency of landslides is high. It can avoid traffic congestion caused by falling rocks directly on the road. Because the mountain has a certain slope, the speed of the rolling rocks is faster. When the rocks are cleared, the rolling speed is slowed down and the device is restored to the initial state after the landslides And can automatically clear the rolling stones that fell on the road. 1. A landslide protection device includes a mountain body and a roadbed;the roadbed is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the mountain body, and a cavity is formed in the roadbed to penetrate left and right. The rolling stones can be rolled down through the cavity to prevent the rolling stones from falling on the upper end surface of the roadbed to block traffic. A buffer device is provided in the cavity, and since the speed when the rolling stone rolls down is fast, the rolling stone can be buffered by the buffer device;a driving device is provided in the upper inner wall of the cavity, and a protective device is provided on the left side of the driving device. The protective device can prevent a large number of rolling stones from falling on the roadbed, and a cleaning device is provided on the right side of the driving device. The cleaning device can centrally process the rolling stones on the roadbed;the protective device, the driving device, and the cleaning device are connected by a chain, and the driving device can simultaneously drive the protective device and the ...

EROSION CONTROL AND WATER FLOW CONTROL

A bio-friendly water flow control system can include a portable structure adapted to contain organic waste material. The water flow control system can be configured for deployment outdoors to guide water flow to limit erosion. A portable structure of such a system can include a sheath that is configured to contain waste material within an interior of the sheath. The portable structure may be configured to allow a flow of water into the interior of the sheath. The portable structure may include a waste material that includes processed palm frond particles. The portable structure may be configured to absorb a weight of water at least 50% greater than a dry weight of the portable structure. 1 a sheath configured to contain waste material within an interior of the sheath and to allow a flow of water into the interior of the sheath; and', 'a first waste material comprising processed palm frond particles, each of the processed palm frond particles having a length of less than three inches, wherein the processed palm frond particles are disposed in the interior of the sheath and configured to absorb a weight of water at least 50% greater than a dry weight of the portable structure;, 'a portable structure adapted to contain organic waste material and configured for deployment outdoors to guide water flow to limit erosion, the portable structure comprisingwherein the portable structure has an outer surface and a major axis in an elongate fill configuration, the outer surface disposed circumferentially around the major axis of the portable structure, and wherein the portable structure is configured to direct a course of water flow along the outer surface of the portable structure.. A bio-friendly water flow control system, the system comprising: This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/138562, filed Sep. 21, 2018, which is a continuation application of PCT/US2017/024011, filed Mar. 24, 2017, which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U ...

METHOD FOR SLOPE IMPROVEMENT

A method for slope improvement including layering a life-extending layer on the surface of a protective layer made from mortar or concrete sprayed onto a slope in order to prevent rain water or the like from entering cracks in the protective layer, inhibit degradation of the protective layer, and prevent mortar pieces or concrete pieces from spalling off the protective layer, the method for slope improvement being characterized in that the life-extending layer is formed by a coating layer that has a crack conformability of 0.8 mm or larger and has salt-blocking properties and neutralization-preventing properties. 1. A method for slope face improvement , in which a lifespan-extending layer is layered on a surface of a protective layer comprising mortar or concrete sprayed on a slope face , whereby penetration of rainwater from cracks that form in the protective layer is prevented , degradation of the protective layer is restricted , and detachment of mortar pieces or concrete pieces from the protective layer is prevented ,wherein a coating layer having crack-following properties of 0.8 mm or greater, salt-blocking properties and neutralization-preventing properties is formed as the lifespan-extending layer.2. The method for slope face improvement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coating layer comprises a polymer compound.3. The method for slope face improvement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a primer layer is formed between the protective layer and the lifespan-extending layer.4. The method for slope face improvement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a topcoat layer is formed on the lifespan-extending layer.5. The method for slope face improvement as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the polymer compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of: polyurethane resin claim 2 , polyurea resin claim 2 , epoxy resin and acrylic resin.6. The method for slope face improvement as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a primer layer is formed between the protective layer and ...

SAND SHIELD MADE OF COMBINED POLYMER STABILIZED SAND BERM AND INCLINED NONMETALLIC GEO-GRID

An assembly for protecting an area from sand drift accumulation comprises a sand berm having an exposed surface that is chemically stabilized using a stabilizing agent and a fence embedded in the exposed surface of the sand berm at an angle to vertical. The fence deflects wind flow directed toward the sand berm downwards, protecting the area downwind from sand drift accumulation. 1. An assembly for protecting an area from sand drift accumulation comprising:a sand berm having an exposed surface that is chemically stabilized using a stabilizing agent; anda fence embedded in the exposed surface of the sand berm at an angle to vertical;wherein the fence deflects wind flow directed toward the sand berm downwards, protecting the area downwind from sand drift accumulation.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sand berm is trapezoidal in shape claim 1 , with sloping sides and a flat top surface.3. (canceled)4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fence is embedded at an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees from vertical.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the fence is embedded at an angle of approximately 45 degrees from vertical.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the fence is made of a non-metallic material.7. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing agent is a styrene/butyl acrylate copolymer.8. A method of protecting an area from sand drift accumulation:erecting a sand berm in positioned adjacent to the area to be protected, the sand berm having an exposed surface that is chemically stabilized using a stabilizing agent;embedding a fence in the exposed surface of the sand berm at an angle to vertical;wherein the fence deflects wind flow directed toward the sand berm downwards, protecting the area downwind from sand drift accumulation.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the sand berm is trapezoidal in shape claim 8 , with sloping sides and a flat top surface.10. (canceled)11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the fence is embedded at an angle of between 30 and ...

Net for Securing Rocks and Rock Slopes

Net as a securing or safety net for securing rocks or rock slopes, and against rock falls, landslides or similar natural hazards, wherein said net contains filament yarns from the group of multi- and/or monofilament yarns that are combined in a knot-free manner. In this net, in each case two material strands join at the mesh intersection points, wherein (a) each material strand (A; B) consists of at least two, preferably up to six, individual strands (A A and B B), and (b) at least one individual strand (A B) of each material strand (A or B) passes through an intersection point without changing direction, (c) while at least one individual strand (A or B) of each material strand (A or B) is deflected in the region of this intersection point and is combined with an individual strand (B or A) of the other material strand (B or A) that passes through an intersection point without changing direction. 1. A net as safety or catching net for securing rocks and rock slopes , falling rock , mudflow or similar natural hazards , the net comprising filament yarns selected from the group of yarns that is consisting of multi-filament yarns and monofilament yarns and combinations thereof , the yarns combined together free of knots.2. The net according to claim 1 , containing high module polymer fibers.3. The net according to claim 1 , containing high performance polyethylene fibers claim 1 , especially UHMW-PE fibers.4. The net according to claim 3 , wherein the filaments have a filament tensile strength of 3 claim 3 ,000 N/mmto 4 claim 3 ,000 N/mm.5. The net according to claim 1 , comprising a net tensile strength >150 kN/m.6. The net according to claim 1 , containing twisted yarns having titers of 1 claim 1 ,200 dtex-1 claim 1 ,800 dtex claim 1 , preferably 1 claim 1 ,400 dtex to 1 claim 1 ,550 dtex claim 1 , especially 1 claim 1 ,500 dtex.7. The net according to claim 1 , containing a coating for abrasion-protective and UV-protective purposes.8. The net according to claim 1 , ...

Structure in flat-packable kit form to protect mailboxes from snowplow damage

A structure in flat-packable kit form to protect mailboxes from snowplow damage is provided. The kit includes four to six flat components that are stackable. Two of the components and foldable so as the be secured to each other, defining a deflection surface extending in generally orthogonal directions from a shared post sleeve. The post sleeve slidably receives a mounting post disposed between the road and a roadside mailbox, where the orthogonally oriented deflection surface blocks plowed or blown snow from impacting and demining the mailbox. The flat-packable kit may include gussets for reinforcing the deflection surface by way of the post sleeve in the assembled condition.

WELD-FREE GEOCELL WITH CELLULAR STRUCTURE FOR SOIL STABILIZATION

Geocell structures stabilize water body shorelines and beds, slopes and retaining wall bridge abutments in such areas of construction as the oil and gas, transport and hydraulic engineering industries, amongst others. A blank for producing a weld-free geocell is made from a polymer sheet material having incisions therein in the form of segments of parallel lines. Adjacent incisions in the same row have a distance S between the ends thereof and the relationship S/L=K1, where K1 is from 0.1 to 0.5. The incisions of adjacent rows are at a distance D from each other and have the relationship D/L=K2, where K2 is from 0.1 to 0.7. At the ends of the incisions, there are openings which are oval or circular in shape. A weld-free geocell includes at least one blank stretched in a direction perpendicular to the lines of the incisions to form a three-dimensional cellular structure. 1. A blank for producing a weld-free geocell , said blank comprising:a sheet polymeric material provided with incisions in the form of parallel line segments of the same length L that are arranged in rows, the incision lines in adjacent rows being offset along the direction of said incisions, wherein adjacent incisions in a row are made at a distance S between their ends, and the relationship S/L=K1, where K1 is in the range from 0.1 to 0.5,wherein the incisions in adjacent rows are made at a distance D from each other, and the relationship D/L=K2, where K2 is in the range from 0.1 to 0.7, andwherein ends of the incisions are provided with oval or circular openings.2. The blank according to claim 1 , which is made in the form of a strip.3. The blank according to claim 1 , wherein said sheet polymeric material is reinforced with a mesh.4. The blank according to claim 3 , wherein said mesh is comprised of at least one of aramid and carbon fiber.5. The blank according to claim 1 , wherein K1 is in the range from 0.3 to 0.35.6. The blank according to claim 1 , further comprising: additional openings for ...

MODULAR GLARE SCREEN SYSTEM

A glare-blocking system includes a glare-blocking member and a rail. The glare-blocking member includes a bottom edge, a left recess, and a right recess. The rail includes a left lateral portion that includes a left protrusion configured to mate with the left recess of the glare-blocking member. The rail also includes a right lateral portion that includes a right protrusion configured to mate with the right recess of the glare-blocking member. The rail includes a projecting contour between the left and right lateral portions that defines a groove configured to receive the bottom edge of the glare-blocking member. 1. A system comprising: a bottom edge;', 'a left recess;', 'a right recess; and, 'a glare-blocking member including a left lateral portion including a left protrusion configured to mate with the left recess of the glare-blocking member;', 'a right lateral portion including a right protrusion configured to mate with the right recess of the glare-blocking member; and', 'a projecting contour between the left and right lateral portions that defines a groove configured to receive the bottom edge of the glare-blocking member., 'a rail including2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second projecting contour between the first projecting contour and one of the left and right lateral portions that defines a second groove configured to receive the bottom edge of the glare-blocking member.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the rail further comprises:a third projecting contour between the first projecting contour and one of the left and right lateral portions; anda fourth projecting contour between the second projecting contour and the other of the left and right lateral portions.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein apexes of the third and fourth projecting contours are below apexes of the first and second projecting contours claim 3 , and wherein the grooves in the first and second projecting contours have lower edges that are at ...

Silt Fence Configured for Capturing Pollutants

A composite silt fence configured for capturing pollutants in one embodiment comprises a silt fence fabric including i) a polymeric geotextile fabric particulate filtering layer defining the hydraulic flow capacity for the silt fence, ii) a pollutant capturing layer coupled to the polymeric geotextile fabric particulate filtering layer and configured to capture some select pollutants in water from flow that has passed through the polymeric geotextile fabric particulate filtering layer, and iii) a backing layer coupled to the pollutant capturing layer; and a plurality of stakes secured to the silt fence fabric at spaced locations. The silt fence fabric yields higher hydraulic flow than existing fence constructions with greater sediment retention and pollutant containment features. 110282028. A composite silt fence () comprising a plurality of spaced stakes () and a composite silt fence fabric () coupled to the stakes () and configured for capturing pollutants within storm water.210. The composite silt fence () according to wherein performing standard ASTM testing on the silt fence with 1645 LBS water with 105 LBS soil and 250 mg/L Oil for a 75 minutes test run yields a soil retention after the test run of greater than 85%.310. The composite silt fence () according to wherein the test run yields a soil retention after the test run of greater than greater than 90%.41010. The composite silt fence () according to wherein performing standard ASTM testing on the silt fence () with 1645 LBS water with 105 LBS soil and 250 mg/L Oil for a 75 minutes test run yields a seepage rate after the test run of greater than 60%.510. The composite silt fence () according to wherein the test run yields a seepage rate after the test run of greater than 65%.61010. The composite silt fence () according to wherein performing standard ASTM testing on the silt fence () with 1645 LBS water with 105 LBS soil and 250 mg/L Oil for a 75 minutes test run yields a yields an oil retention rate after ...

HORIZONTALLY EXTENDABLE SILT FENCE

The present invention is directed to a horizontally extendable silt fence. The present invention is also directed to a silt fence system comprising a horizontally extendable silt fence comprising a water permeable geotextile material having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a plurality of posts comprising an upper portion strutted and arranged to be coupled with the upper edge of the water permeable geotextile material, a lower portion structured and arranged to be coupled with the lower edge of the water permeable geotextile material, and an anchor portion structured and arranged to be driven into the ground to anchor the post. Also disclosed is a method of filtering silt from a fluid stream. 1. A horizontally extendable silt fence comprising a water permeable geotextile material having an upper edge and a lower edge , and a stabilizer strap fastened at an upper location below the upper edge and a lower location at or above the lower edge to form a water retention pocket , wherein a width of the stabilizer strap Wmeasured from the upper location to the lower location of the water permeable geotextile material is less than a width of the water permeable geotextile material Wmeasured from the upper location to the lower location.2. The horizontally extendable silt fence of claim 1 , wherein a ratio W:Wof the width of the water permeable geotextile material Wto width of the stabilizer strap Wis from 1.1:1 to 2:1.3. The horizontally extendable silt fence of claim 2 , wherein the stabilizer strap comprises a water permeable material.4. The horizontally extendable silt fence of claim 1 , further comprising a stabilizer pocket running along at least a portion of the length of the lower edge of the water permeable geotextile material.5. The horizontally extendable silt fence of claim 4 , wherein the stabilizer pocket forms a cavity and a removable filler-filled tube is positioned in at least a portion of the cavity.6. The horizontally extendable silt fence of claim 5 , ...

CROSSWIND DEFLECTION ELEMENT FOR PREVENTING SEDIMENTATION

The invention relates to a crosswind deflection element () for assembly on open ground for the specific reduction or prevention of a deposit of snow, air-borne sand or the like, with a baseplate () at the bottom, for anchoring into the ground, with a central post () rising up from the baseplate () and with a plurality of guide plates () mounted on the post (), wherein the guide plates () are provided projecting in vertical orientation in cruciform manner on the post () and the length of the guide plates () increases from the baseplate () upward. 1. A crosswind deflection element for erection on open ground for the specific reduction or prevention of a deposit of snow , wind-borne sand or the like , with the element comprising:a baseplate at the bottom for anchoring into the ground,a central post rising up from the baseplate, and witha plurality of guide plates mounted on the post and projecting in vertical orientation in a cruciform manner on the post, the length of the guide plates increasing from the baseplate upward.2. The crosswind deflection element according to claim 1 , wherein the guide plates are arranged at predetermined spacings from each other for the formation of permeable clearances.3. The crosswind deflection element according to claim 1 , wherein the guide plates are at least at their free ends coupled to each other such that they form four sail-like wind guide elements that project in a cruciform manner from the post.4. The crosswind deflection element according to claim 1 , further comprising:upper and lower cross members, which project from the post in a cruciform manner, for retaining the guide plates.5. The crosswind deflection element according to claim 1 , wherein the baseplate is realized in a two-piece form claim 1 , and is provided with an installation aid that is a plug-in system of the type pipe-in-pipe.6. The crosswind deflection element according to claim 1 , wherein the guide plates or the wind guide elements formed of the guide plates ...

WIRE NETTING, A PROCESS AND A DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE WIRE NETTING

A hexagonal wire netting (), a process for manufacturing such a wire netting and a device for manufacturing a hexagonal wire netting (), the device comprising an assembly of tubes () for leading the wires () of which every other is twisted into a spiral shape, a spindle () assembly and a drum () receiving the wire netting (), the drum () being provided with &tent elements (). Between each tube () leading the spirally twisted wire (I) and the cooperating spindle () a straightening guide (IO, IO′) is located having an inlet opening () cooperating with the tube () and an outlet opening () cooperating with the spindle (). The detent elements () are arranged on the drum () in such a way that the produced wire netting () has meshes in which the proportion of the width (A) to the length (B) is less than 0.75. 1. A hexagonal wire netting , for use in particular in protecting soil embankments , the wire netting being made of steel wires and wherein the wires are braided in at least 1.5 fold braids so as to form meshes in which the proportion of the width to the length is less than 0.75 , the wires being made of high carbon steel having tensile strength in the range of 1500-1900 MPa.2. The wire netting according to claim 1 , wherein the wires are made of steel having carbon content from 0.71% to 1%.3. The wire netting according to claim 1 , wherein the wires are provided with an anti-corrosion coating claim 1 , preferably a zinc-aluminum coating in the amount of min. 150 g/m.4. The wire netting according to claim 1 , wherein the wires are made of stainless steel.5. A device for manufacturing a hexagonal wire netting claim 1 , the device comprising an assembly of tubes for leading wires of which every other wire is twisted into a spiral shape claim 1 , a spindle assembly and a drum receiving the wire netting claim 1 , the drum being provided with detent elements claim 1 , each spindle being adapted to lead one wire passing therethrough and fed by a cooperating tube and to ...

SNOW FENCE FOR A SOLAR PANEL

An accessory for a solar panel assembly includes a bracket defining an elongated portion extending in a first direction and including a slot, a connector coupled to the bracket and configured to engage at least one panel frame of the solar panel assembly, and a fence member including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion including a planar surface oriented at an angle relative to the bracket portion, and the second portion includes a projection that removably engages the slot.

PORTABLE WIND-RESISTANT TRAFFIC SCREEN AND RELATED METHOD

A wind-resistant portable traffic screen assembly comprising a screen to visually occlude matter behind the screen for the purpose of preventing traffic jams and generally blocking accidents, crime scenes, and other distractions from public view. The traffic screen comprises a substantially vertical member having a hub for mounting the screen in a variety of positions to the vertical member. The hub has a plurality of slots for accepting ends of a cross member supporting the screen. 1. A hub for use with a screen assembly , the screen assembly having a support post and at least one cross member , the hub comprising:a body having a center aperture for mounting to the support post, the body further having a plurality of slots, each of the slots extending coaxially with the center aperture, each of the plurality of slots positioned radially outwardly from the center aperture;each slot adapted to receive an end portion of one of the cross members.2. The hub of further comprising a top surface and a bottom surface claim 1 , each of the slots extending from the top surface of the hub.3. The hub of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of slots is six slots.4. A screen assembly comprising:at least two vertical members;a hub mounted to each of the at least two vertical members, the hub having a plurality of slots;a cross member having a pair of end portions, each end portion adapted to be received in one slot of the plurality of slots in the hub; anda screen mounted to the cross member.5. The screen device of wherein each end of the cross member is a pin. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/532,158 filed Jun. 25, 2012, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/216,426 filed Aug. 24, 2011, entitled “Portable Height Adjustable Barrier for Screening Off the Source of Traffic Congestion,” the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.The present invention is generally directed to a portable and wind- ...

IMPACT-ABSORBING LEVEE-SHAPED STRUCTURE

An impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure consisting essentially of a resistant structure formed of reinforced embankment, the impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure includes: a continuous buffer wall of a flexible structure disposed on an impact-receiving surface of the resistant structure; and an anchor unit configured to support the continuous buffer wall, in such a manner that the continuous buffer wall cannot be separated from the resistant structure, thereby capable of preventing the continuous buffer wall from floating from the impact-receiving surface of the resistant structure upon application of impact. 1. An impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure consisting essentially of a resistant structure formed of reinforced embankment , the impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure comprising:a continuous buffer wall of a flexible structure disposed on an impact-receiving surface of the resistant structure; andan anchor unit configured to support the continuous buffer wall, in such a manner that the continuous buffer wall cannot be separated from the resistant structure, thereby capable of preventing the continuous buffer wall from floating from the impact-receiving surface of the resistant structure upon application of impact.2. The impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe continuous buffer wall including a plurality of impact-receiving structures disposed vertically on the impact-receiving surface of the resistant structure is configured such that loads can be transmitted among the plurality of impact-receiving structures.3. The impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure according to claim 2 , whereinthe plurality of impact-receiving structures are connected with each other through connectors to form an integrated structure.4. The impact-absorbing levee-shaped structure according to claim 3 , whereina base end of the anchor unit is fixed to an impact-receiving structure or an intermediate position between a pair of impact-receiving ...

COMBINED ENERGY DISSIPATION SCAFFOLDING STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING FALLING ROCK FOR HIGH AND STEEP SLOPE IN SEISMIC REGION

The present invention discloses a combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure for preventing falling rock hazards for high and steep side slope during highway construction, which belongs to the field of prevention and cure against highway disaster and post-disaster reconstruction engineering in earthquake area. The combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure mainly comprises five parts: a top surface impact-resistance system closely jointed with the existing slope surface, a top surface support system composed of 3D stereographic steel frame systems, a scaffolding body structure composed of a cross beam and support steel-pipe posts at both sides, a mountain-side anchorage system for anchoring the top surface impact-resistance system and the scaffolding body structure, and an anchoring-type steel-plate concrete composite foundation, wherein a fixed base is welded with the bottom of the steel-pipe post and is driven in the foundation soils using anchor rods. The combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure not only can prevent potential safety hazards caused by dangerous crag falling rock at high and steep slope in a seismic region to highway construction and vehicle travelling, but can effectively improve the stability and anti-seismic capability of scaffolding structures. Compared with the traditional shed tunnel structure, the combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure has the advantage that the construction time is greatly reduced, thereby being beneficial to making road unblocked and improving anti-disaster capability. 1. A combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure for preventing falling rock for high and steep slope in a seismic region , comprising a top surface impact resistance system , a top surface support system , a scaffolding body structure , a mountain-side anchorage system , and an anchoring-type steel-plate concrete composite foundation ,wherein the top surface impact resistance system comprises an upper-layer steel ...

System and Method for Installing a Membrane-Lined Buried Wall

A system and method for installing a membrane-lined wall for levee reinforcement or leak prevention. The installation system may comprise a sled positioned above the trench having a length, and may comprise a frame and support members, and a weight suspension system mounted on the frame to lower an elongated weight into the trench. The liner installation sled may also include a liner roller rotatably mounted on the frame, the liner roller adapted to hold a roll of a liner above the surface on a first side of the trench when the liner installation sled is in an installation position relative to the trench, wherein a longitudinal axis of the roll of liner can be aligned with the length of the trench. The elongated weight is usable to force the liner into the trench. 1. A liner installation sled adapted for being positioned above a trench having a length , the liner installation sled comprising:a frame;at least two support members mounted on the frame, the at least two support members adapted to movably support the frame on a surface over the trench;a liner roller rotatably mounted on the frame, the liner roller adapted to hold a roll of a liner above the surface on a first side of the trench when the liner installation sled is in an installation position relative to the trench, wherein a longitudinal axis of the roll of the liner can be aligned with the length of the trench;a weight suspension system mounted on the frame and adapted to movably suspend an elongated weight that can be lowered into the trench and raised out of the trench; anda liner end clamp mounted on the frame to hold an edge of the liner above the trench, wherein the liner end clamp is mounted so that it is alignable with the length of the trench;wherein the elongated weight is usable with the weight suspension system to force a portion of the liner into the trench.2. The liner installation sled of claim 1 , further comprising a positioning roller mounted on the frame and positionable above the ...

Foreign object debris barrier for runways

A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway is disclosed. The barrier may have an aerodynamic profile, one side of the barrier profile may be convex and the other side of the barrier profile may be concave. The side barrier may further have ground attachment elements and may be constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier. 1. A method for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway of an airport , comprising:providing a barrier constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel;installing the barrier, including attaching the barrier to the ground, at a side of the runway; andallowing airplanes to take off and land while the barrier is installed at the side of the runway.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the barrier comprises providing a barrier having a concave outer side and a convex outer side claim 1 , and wherein installing the barrier comprises installing such that the convex outer side of the barrier faces the runway.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising installing a second barrier on a second side of the runway claim 1 , wherein the second barrier has a concave outer side and a convex outer side claim 1 , and is constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel claim 1 , and wherein allowing airplanes to take off and land comprises allowing the airplanes to take off and land with barriers on both sides of the runway.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the barrier comprises providing a plurality of barrier portions having a hollow extremity configured to receive an opposite extremity of another of the barrier portions claim 1 , and wherein installing the barrier comprises connecting the barrier portions to each other and attaching them to the ground.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the barrier comprises providing a barrier constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft ...

Membrane-Lined Wall

A method for forming a trench and a membrane-lined wall in the trench for levee reinforcement or leak prevention, prevention of water migration, and pollution co of impoundments. The membrane-lined wall generally includes a cementitious or concrete wall formed within an excavated trench. The concrete may be internally reinforced, and the wall may also comprise a double-layer of impermeable geomembrane liner that forms a barrier between the concrete and the sides and bottom of the trench. The membrane or liner reduces water migration, prevents levee leakage, and prevents the escape of contaminants in impoundments. 1. A method of forming a trench in a ground , the trench having two sides , a length , and an interior portion , comprising:excavating a first depth of the trench extending from a surface of the ground to a first distance;applying an outward force from the interior portion against the two sides along the first depth of the trench; andexcavating a second depth of the trench below the first depth such that the two sides extend to a second distance.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining the outward force against the two sides along the first depth while excavating the second depth.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second depth is excavated using an excavator having a boom that extends under an apparatus that applies the outward force from a position beyond the apparatus along the length of the trench.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a force against the two sides along the second depth.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outward force is applied by an air-lift cushion.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the outward force is applied by exerting the outward force against rigid plates adjacent to the sides of the trench.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the outward force is applied by exerting the outward force against rigid plates adjacent to the sides of the trench.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the outward ...

Apparatuses and Methods for Fiber Rolls

The invention provides components, structures, methods, and assemblies for controlling sedimentation and debris flow associated with soil erosion. The invention also provides components, structures, methods, and assemblies that are useful for anchoring fiber rolls along a sloped surface.

FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS BARRIER FOR RUNWAYS

A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway is disclosed. The barrier may have an aerodynamic profile, one side of the barrier profile may be convex and the other side of the barrier profile may be concave. The side barrier may further have ground attachment elements and may be constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier. 1. A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway or taxiway , wherein side barrier has an aerodynamic profile; wherein one side of the barrier is convex while another side is concave; wherein the barrier is made of a rigid material and constructed to crush under pressure of an aircraft landing wheel.2. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one row of ground attachment items.3. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the rigid material is selected from a group comprising metal and recycled rubber.4. The barrier as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal is sheet metal.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal is perforated metal.6. The barrier as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal is selected from a group comprising steel and aluminum.5. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an actuator for varying the height of the barrier.6. The barrier as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the actuator comprises one of: a screw and nut arrangement and a strut with a telescopic arm.7. The barrier as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the actuator is remotely controllable from a control tower.8. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier profile comprises at least one opening defined by a concave side of the barrier adapted to retain said foreign object debris.9. The barrier as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising drainage channels disposed between the ground attachment items.10. The barrier as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising support ...

SEDIMENT-CONTROL FENCES WITH ANISOTROPIC STRENGTH AND STIFFNESS PROPERTIES

Sediment-control fences designed to withstand hydrostatic forces associated with elevated backwater against the fence are disclosed. The fences are made of anisotropic fabric having different mechanical properties such as strength and stiffness in the machine direction versus the transverse direction. The anisotropic fabric may include fibrillated yarns in one direction and monofilaments in another direction. The sediment-control fences may be used without the necessity of wire or chain-link backed supports that are conventionally used to resist structural failure due to hydraulic overtopping of the fences. 1. A sediment-control fence comprising an anisotropic fabric having a lower grade line and an upper edge defining an installed height extending between the lower grade line and the upper edge , the anisotropic fabric comprising fibrillated yarn running in a transverse direction substantially parallel with the installed height , or running in a machine direction substantially parallel with a length of the anisotropic fabric.2. The sediment-control fence of claim 1 , wherein the fibrillated yarn runs in the transverse direction.3. The sediment-control fence of claim 2 , wherein the anisotropic fabric comprises monofilaments running in the machine direction.4. The sediment-control fence of claim 3 , wherein the fibrillated yarn and monofilaments are woven in a plain weave pattern.5. The sediment-control fence of claim 4 , wherein the plain weave pattern comprises a two-pick weave of the fibrillated yarn.6. The sediment-control fence of claim 5 , wherein the fibrillated yarn comprises a first fibrillated strand and a second fibrillated strand claim 5 , and the first and second fibrillated strands have substantially the same denier.7. The sediment-control fence of claim 4 , wherein the transverse-direction fibrillated yarn has a denier of from 1 claim 4 ,000 to 2 claim 4 ,000 claim 4 , and the machine-direction monofilaments have a denier of from 3 claim 4 ,000 to 6 ...

MAILBOX SHIELD

A mailbox shield that includes first and second panels connected to one another forming an angle therebetween. The first and second panels are held in place by a plurality of wires therebetween and a post that is adjustable in height and is adapted to be inserted into a ground surface adjacent to a mailbox and is designed to deflect snow and ice being thrown or piled upon the mailbox by a passing snow plow. 1. A mailbox shield comprising:a first panel;a second panel;wherein said first and second panels are connected to one another at respective edges thereof forming an angle therebetween; 'wherein said at least one wire is connected between said first and second panels; and', 'at least one wire;'} a proximal end; and', 'a distal end;, 'an elongated post includingwherein said first and second panels are connected to said elongated post in proximity to said proximal end thereof.2. The mailbox shield of claim 1 , wherein said distal end of said elongated post is tapered and adapted to be inserted into a ground surface.3. The mailbox shield of claim 2 , wherein said elongated post is formed from two telescoping tubes that are linearly adjustable to one another to thereby adjust the height of said first and second panels from a ground surface when in use.4. The mailbox shield of claim 1 , wherein said angle formed by said first and second panels is between 60 and 120 degrees.5. The mailbox shield of claim 1 , wherein said angle formed by said first and second panels is substantially 90 degrees.6. The mailbox shield of claim 1 , wherein said first and second panels are formed from stainless steel.7. The mailbox shield of claim 1 , wherein said at least one wire is connected between said first and second panels in proximity to respective edges opposite said respective edges that are connected together.8. The mailbox shield of claim 1 , wherein there are at least two spaced wires connected between said first and second panels.9. The mailbox shield of claim 8 , wherein said ...

PORTABLE WINDBREAK DEVICE

A portable windbreak device facilitates lifting and moving of a windbreak by providing rotatable legs which need not be removed from the main panel to move and store the device. The device includes a panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of opposed side edges extending between the top edge and the bottom edge. A sleeve is coupled to the panel proximate the bottom edge of the panel. A leg has a pair of outer sections extending from a post. The post is inserted into the sleeve such that the post is rotatable in the sleeve. The post is retained in the sleeve when the panel is lifted. 1. A windbreak device comprising:a panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of opposed side edges extending between said top edge and said bottom edge;a sleeve coupled to said panel, said sleeve being positioned proximate said bottom edge of said panel;a leg having a pair of outer sections extending from a post, said post being inserted into said sleeve wherein said post is rotatable in said sleeve, said post being coupled to said panel wherein said post is retained in said sleeve when said panel is lifted; anda plate coupled to said panel, said plate being oriented such that said plate extends downwardly relative to said panel and away from said panel defining a hook wherein said plate is configured for lifting said panel when said plate is inserted into a bucket coupled to a vehicle.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a fastener extending through a top end of said sleeve claim 1 , said fastener engaging said post wherein said post is retained in said sleeve.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising an end washer having an outer diameter greater than a diameter of said sleeve claim 2 , said end washer having an inner diameter less than said diameter of said sleeve wherein said end washer is positionable on said top end of said sleeve claim 2 , said fastener extending through said end washer wherein said end washer prevents said fastener from passing ...

Erosion control apparatus

The present invention relates to an erosion control apparatus and methods of using and installing the apparatus. The apparatus is constructed to prevent erosion of soil during typical weather or tidal conditions and adverse weather events. The apparatus can include a plurality of anchored rolls and soil lifts operative to stabilize the shoreline.

WATER BARRIER, IN PARTICULAR A DIKE

The present invention relates to a water barrier, in particular a dike, comprising an inner slope, a crown and an outer slope, wherein the outer slope is located on the waterside. The water barrier is characterized in that the natural vegetation of at least one of the elements of inner slope, crown and outer slope is provided with fibres inserted into said vegetation. 1. A water barrier , in particular a dike , comprising an inner slope , a crown and an outer slope , wherein the outer slope is located on the waterside , characterized in that the natural vegetation of at least one of the elements of inner slope , crown and outer slope is provided with fibres inserted into said vegetation.2. The water barrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that at least two of the elements of inner slope claim 1 , crown and outer slope are provided with fibres inserted into said vegetation.3. The water barrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the fibres inserted into said vegetation are located under the surface of said vegetation.4. The water barrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the fibres inserted into said vegetation extend to some extent above the surface of said vegetation.5. The water barrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that said fibres enclose an angle with at least one of the inner slope and outer slope claim 1 , which angle amounts to less than 90° claim 1 , preferably between 20° and 80°.6. The water barrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that said fibres are inserted to a depth of at least 10 cm claim 1 , preferably at least 20 cm.7. The water barrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that said fibres are arranged in mutually adjacent rows claim 1 , wherein the distance between the rows lies in the range of 10-50 mm claim 1 , and wherein the mutual distance between fibres in a row amounts to 10-50 mm.8. The water barrier according to claim 7 , characterized in that the mutually adjacent rows are offset from ...

ENERGY ABSORPTION DEVICE

An energy absorption device for safety nets and/or for rope constructions, in particular an impact damping device and/or a shock damping device and/or a traction rope brake device, has a brake unit which comprises at least one deflection element and at least one brake element extending at least section-wise around the deflection element and which is configured for an at least partial absorption and/or conversion of kinetic energy in at least one load case, in particular an impact case, and has a connection unit, which is configured for a fixation of the brake unit in at least one location of use, wherein the brake element is guided around the deflection element in a U-shape, 1. An energy absorption device for safety nets and/or for rope constructions , in particular an impact damping device and/or a shock damping device and/or a traction rope brake device , with a brake unit which comprises at least one deflection element and at least one brake element extending at least section-wise around the deflection element and which is configured for an at least partial absorption and/or conversion of kinetic energy in at least one load case , in particular an impact case , and with a connection unit , which is configured for a fixation of the brake unit in at least one location of use , wherein the brake element is guided around the deflection element in a U-shape , wherein the brake element comprises at least one first brake portion and at least one second brake portion , the brake portions differing from one another at least in regard to their local load capacities , and the first brake portion comprising at least one material recess , in particular an oblong hole.2. The energy absorption device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection unit is realized at least partly in a one-part implementation with the deflection element.3. The energy absorption device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection unit comprises at least one shackle with at least one bolt which is ...

Brake for rockfall protecting net

A brake for a rockfall protection net includes a housing, at least three rolling shafts, and a metallic deformed plate. Force exerting sections of the rolling shafts are movably arranged in the housing and parallel with each other. At least one rolling shaft is not located on a same plane where the other rolling shafts are located. A first end of the metallic deformed plate penetrates into the housing from a back end of the housing and stretches out from a front end of the housing. A deformed section of the metallic deformed plate is located in the housing. The force exerting sections of al least two rolling shafts contact a first surface A of the metallic deformed plate, and the force exerting section of at least one rolling shaft contacts a second surface B of the metallic deformed plate. 1. A brake for a rockfall protection net , comprising: a housing , at least three rolling shafts , and a metallic deformed plate; wherein:force exerting sections of said rolling shafts are movably arranged in said housing and are parallel with each other, wherein at least one rolling shaft is not located on a same plane where the other rolling shafts are located;a first end of said metallic deformed plate penetrates into said housing from a front end of said housing and stretches out from a back end of said housing, a deformed section of said metallic deformed plate is located in said housing; andsaid force exerting sections of at least two rolling shafts contact a first surface (A) of said metallic deformed plate; and said force exerting section of at least one rolling shaft contacts a second surface (B) of said metallic deformed plate.2. The brake for the rockfall protection net claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein: each rolling shaft is formed through integrally molding said force exerting section and two connection ends which are respectively located at two ends of said force exerting section; said two connection ends respectively stretch out of two lateral plates of ...

EROSIAL CONTROL DEVICE ADVERTISING AND METHOD OF SUBSIDIZING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

A method for subsidizing and/or reducing the cost of construction at a site that comprises installing an erosion control product on a site, providing advertising space either on or attached to the erosion control product, and using any moneys generated from the advertising space to either subsidize and/or provide cost-sharing benefits to reduce the cost of construction for the site. A device including a silt fence and advertising space is also provided. 1. A method of subsidizing the cost of construction comprising:a. installing an erosion control product on a site;b. providing an advertising space attached to the erosion control product, said advertising space comprising advertisements paid for by an advertiser; andc. using at least a portion of money received from said advertiser for said advertisement to subsidize or reduce the cost of at least one aspect of construction occurring at said site.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said erosion control product comprises a silt fence.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said site comprises a private construction site.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said site comprises a municipal construction site.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said site comprises a government construction site.6. A device for erosion control and advertising at a construction site claim 1 , said erosion control device comprising:a. a silt fence, said silt fence comprising stakes and flexible sheetingb. an advertising space attached to the erosion control product, said advertising space comprising at least one advertisement7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising lights to illuminate said advertising space. The application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Patent Provisional Application No. 62/465,478, “Erosion Control Device Advertising and Method of Subsidizing Construction Projects” filed Mar. 1, 2017.Not Applicable.Not Applicable.The subject matter of the present invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory ...

EROSION CONTROL APPARATUS

The present invention relates to an erosion control apparatus and methods of using and installing the apparatus. The apparatus is constructed to prevent erosion of soil during typical weather conditions and adverse weather events. The apparatus can include a plurality of anchored rolls and soil lifts operative to stabilize the shoreline. 1. An erosion control apparatus comprising:a plurality of fiber rolls, wherein the fiber rolls are arranged relative to a contour of a shoreline;a plurality of anchors coupled to at least one of the fiber rolls with a cable, the anchors inserted at a depth;a plurality of soil lifts, each soil lift including a fiber material containing a compacted fill material, each soil lift connected to one of the fiber rolls; anda mesh, the mesh comprising a layer contacting at least one of the soil lifts, wherein the anchors pass through the mesh and at least one of the soil lifts.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fiber rolls comprise high density or low density coir fiber.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchors are duckbill anchors spaced at intervals across each fiber roll claim 1 , each anchor including a cable connected to an anchor point surface sized to support an overlying cone of material.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the intervals range from 24 inches to 60 inches.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchors are inserted at a depth of at least 42 inches below a slope or grade of the apparatus.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchors provide at least 3 claim 1 ,000 pounds of holding force at each insertion point.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the soil lifts comprise at least one layer of coir fabric configured to retain sediment.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the sediment is compacted and wherein the sediment has a depth of at least 12 inches.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mesh comprises polypropylene.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mesh comprises coir fiber.11. ...

BI-LINEAR ENERGY DISSIPATING AND SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE FOR CABLE SUBJECTED TO TENSION

A device () comprises: a cylindrical shell (); a first spring () encased inside the cylindrical shell (); a second spring () encased inside the cylindrical shell (); a separator () in the cylindrical shell () separating the first and second springs (); a first end plate () on a first side () of the separator () and a second end plate () on a second side () of the separator (); a first rod () and a second rod () passing openings () provided at each end of the cylindrical shell (), with the first rod () connected to the first end plate () and the second rod () connected to the second end plate (); and a spacer () inserted between the first end plate () and the first spring (). 1. A device , comprising:a cylindrical shell;a first spring encased inside the cylindrical shell;a second spring encased inside the cylindrical shell;a separator in the cylindrical shell separating the first and second springs;a first end plate on a first side of the separator and a second end plate on a second side of the separator;a first rod and a second rod passing openings provided at each end of the cylindrical shell, with the first rod connected to the first end plate and the second rod connected to the second end plate; anda spacer inserted between the first end plate and the first spring.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first spring is preloaded with a preload force by placing a spacer resulting in a pre-specified displacement.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first spring has a smaller stiffness and the second spring has a larger stiffness claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the smaller stiffness and the larger stiffness is approximately 0.05-0.2.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein when external tensile forces are applied on the first and the second rods claim 2 ,the external forces are less than or equal to the preload force, second spring becomes externally loaded by a first displacement;the external forces are larger than the preload force, first spring becomes externally ...

Covered Highway System

A covered highway system is disclosed. The system includes a highway; an elongated cover, open at both ends, positioned over the length of the highway such that vehicles pass underneath the cover when the vehicles drive on the highway; the cover is impermeable to rain and to snow and the cover is capable of blocking the wind. Optional elements include ventilation, channels of communication, rest areas, and underpasses. 1. A highway system comprising:a. a highway;b. an elongated cover, open at both ends, positioned over the length of the highway such that vehicles pass underneath the cover when the vehicles drive on the highway;c. the cover is impermeable to rain and to snow and the cover is capable of blocking the wind.2. The highway system of claim 1 , wherein the cover extends beyond a shoulder of the highway.3. The highway system as in claim 1 , wherein the cover is made of a material that is partially transparent to light.4. The highway system of claim 1 , wherein the cover is shaped as an arch extending above the highway thereby allowing rain claim 1 , snow claim 1 , or hail to slide off of the cover.5. The highway system of claim 1 , wherein the cover has an interior surface and an exterior surface claim 1 , further comprising a has a plurality of vents throughout the length of the cover.6. The highway system of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of solar panels on the exterior surface of the cover wherein the solar panels power a plurality of fans claim 5 , the fans being coupled to the vents claim 5 , thereby enhancing ventilation.7. The highway system of claim 1 , wherein the cover has an interior surface and an exterior surface claim 1 , and the system further comprises:a. a plurality of solar panels on the exterior surface of the cover;b. a plurality of lights on the interior surface of the cover, wherein the lights are powered by the solar panels.8. The highway system of claim 1 , wherein the cover has an interior surface and an exterior surface ...

Tearing brake

The application relates to a brake element ( 10 ) for absorbing kinetic energy in a catch device, in particular for rock fall, mudslides, earth flows, landslides or tree fall. The brake element comprises a basic body ( 12 ) having a first ( 14 ) and a second ( 16 ) fastening point, wherein a tension element can be arranged at each of the first and second fastening points ( 14, 16 ) in such a way that a tensile force acting on the brake element ( 10 ) between the fastening points ( 14, 16 ) can be applied by means of the tension elements and wherein the first and the second fastening points ( 14, 16 ) have a distance (A) from one another along the tensile force. The invention is characterized in that the brake element ( 10 ) is designed in such a way that the distance (A) between the fastening points ( 14, 16 ) is increased by continuous tearing and deformation of the basic body ( 12 ) along a predetermined breaking point arrangement ( 18, 20 ) if the tensile force exceeds a predetermined amount, which predetermined breaking point arrangement ( 18, 20 ) forms a double spiral consisting of two spirals ( 24, 26 ) which extend in opposite directions and merge into one another, or forms a straight or meandering line or, in the case of cylinder-shell-shaped basic body ( 10 ), forms a helical profile in the basic body ( 10 ). The invention further relates to a catch device having such a brake element and to a method for producing such a brake element.

Flexible barrier and designing method thereof

A flexible barrier includes: posts, retaining ropes and a metal net; wherein each of the posts comprises a post body and a post foundation hinged; the retaining ropes includes longitudinal retaining ropes, top retaining ropes, intermediate retaining ropes, and diagonal retaining ropes connected between the posts and the metal net; wherein a lower portion of the metal net is obliquely arranged towards a downstream of a slope; the metal net is loose when no impact is applied and a bottom of the metal net is fixed with short anchors; the bottom of the metal net has a redundancy and is folded towards a upstream of the slope or buried in the slope. The present invention has a reasonable structure and can fully take advantage of the strength of the soil mass itself to block moving soil mass (debris flow, granular avalanche, etc.) and systematically reduce a structure internal force. 1. a flexible barrier , comprising: a plurality of posts , a plurality of retaining ropes and a metal net; wherein each of the posts comprises a post body and a post foundation hinged to a bottom end of the post body; the retaining ropes are connected between the posts , comprising longitudinal retaining ropes connected between tops and bottoms of the posts , top retaining ropes which are latitudinally extended and connected between the tops of the posts , intermediate retaining ropes latitudinally running through the whole metal net , and diagonal retaining ropes diagonally running through the whole metal net; wherein a lower portion of the metal net is obliquely arranged towards a downstream of a slope; the metal net is loose when no impact is applied and a bottom of the metal net is fixed with short anchors; the bottom of the metal net has a redundancy and is folded towards a upstream of the slope or buried in the slope; an upper portion of the metal net is connected to the top retaining ropes while a middle portion of the metal net is connected to the intermediate retaining ropes:2. The ...

ANCHOR HAVING FIXING DEVICE AT SIDE OF PRESSURE PLATE TO DEPRESS LAND SLOPE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME

The present invention relates to an earth retaining structure for reinforcing a slope, and more particularly, to an anchor including a fixing body at a pressure plate side for compressing a slope and a method for installing the anchor in the slope. The anchor including a fixing body at a pressure plate side for compressing a slope capable of preventing tension of the anchor from being lost by installing a friction type pressure plate fixing body in a steel pipe form that is integrated with the pressure plate at the pressure plate side of the anchor, installing a primary packer at a middle part of the anchor to conduct pressurized-grouting to fix a tip end side fixing body of the anchor, compressing a large pressure plate compressing the slope by introducing a tensile force to the tension member of the anchor together with the pressure plate side fixing body, expanding a secondary packer, and conducting secondary pressurized-grouting, is provided. 1. An anchor including a fixing body at a pressure plate side for compressing a slope , and configured of a tension member for introducing a tensile force by connecting a pressure plate installed to compress the slope and a tip end side fixing body fixed to an original ground by grouting , the anchor comprising:a primary packer installed at a middle part of the tension member to first conduct primary grouting on the tip end side fixing body and fixing the tip end side fixing body; andthe pressure plate side fixing body coupled to a pressure plate compression ring configured to be fixed by secondary grouting after the secondary packer is expanded to be integrally behaved with the pressure plate exhibiting a support force even at a soft ground slope.2. The anchor of claim 1 , wherein in a steel pipe of the pressure plate side fixing body claim 1 , a steel pipe hole is formed in a tip end side of the steel pipe from the secondary packer so that an injection material in the inside of the steel pipe is also injected to the ...

PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE

A protective structure is provided that is configured to crush descending items into particles. The protective structure comprises an upper mesh layer made of hard material capable of crushing the descending items and a bottom layer made of combined hard material and relatively soft material, wherein the bottom layer is capable of absorbing the particles. The protective structure is further provided with a plurality of supporting poles that are positioned between the upper mesh layer and the bottom layer. 1. A protective structure configured to crush descending items into particles , the protective structure comprising:an upper mesh layer made of hard material capable of crushing the descending items; anda bottom layer made of combined hard material and relatively soft material, wherein the bottom layer is capable of absorbing the particles.2. The protective structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said hard material is metal.3. The protective structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said relatively soft material is concrete.4. The protective structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said hard material is embedded within said relatively soft material.5. The protective structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said relatively soft material is selected from the group consisting of sand or aggregates.6. The protective structure as claimed in claim 1 , further provided with a plurality of supporting poles that are positioned between said upper mesh layer and said bottom layer.7. The protective structure as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the supporting poles are made of tubes of hard metal filled with concrete.8. The protective structure as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the supporting poles are made of concrete.9. The protective structure as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the concrete is reinforced.10. The protective structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the upper mesh layer is made of a plurality of mesh layers that are in an offset one relative to the other.11. The ...

METHOD OF MAKING AN INTEGRAL GEOGRID FROM A COEXTRUDED MULTILAYERED POLYMER STARTING MATERIAL

An integral geogrid includes a plurality of interconnected, oriented strands having an array of openings therein that is produced from a coextruded multilayer polymer sheet starting material. By virtue of the construction, the coextruded multilayer sheet components provide a crystalline synergistic effect during extrusion and orientation of the integral geogrid, resulting in enhanced material properties that provide performance benefits to use of the integral geogrid in soil geosynthetic reinforcement. 128-. (canceled)29. A method of making an integral geogrid , comprising:providing, via a single coextrusion, a multilayer polymer starting sheet having at least a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer of a coextruded polymeric material,with the first layer and the third layer having a first composition, the second layer having a second composition different from the first composition, and the second layer being positioned between the first layer and the third layer;providing a plurality of holes or depressions of a selected pattern in the coextruded multilayer polymer starting sheet; andorienting the coextruded multilayer polymer starting sheet having the patterned plurality of holes or depressions therein to provide a plurality of oriented strands interconnected by junctions, and to configure the holes or depressions as grid openings in a space defined by the oriented strands and the junctions.30. The method according to claim 29 , wherein the coextruded multilayer polymer starting sheet includes the first layer claim 29 , the second layer claim 29 , and the third layer claim 29 , with the first layer and the third layer being arranged on opposite planar surfaces of the second layer.31. The method according to claim 29 , wherein the first layer claim 29 , the second layer claim 29 , and the third layer are in contact both at the junctions and along the plurality of strands.32. The method according to claim 29 , wherein the coextruded multilayer polymer ...

High-strength wire mesh and rock fall prevention net

A high-strength wire mesh formed by a wire having a tensile strength exceeding 2200 MPa, and having an amount of deflection of 707 mm or greater as a net body under the following conditions, conditions: a length of a cantilever beam that supports the net body in a line wire direction in a cantilevered state is 1000 mm, and an amount of displacement in a vertical direction of a free end at this situation is defined as the amount of deflection. In this manner, a high-strength wire mesh that is formed by a wire with a high tensile strength and that also has the followability to the unevenness of the slope surface is provided.

Environmental Amelioration with Improved EC Fiber Bags and Processes Particularly Useful for Mitigation of Erosion in Challenged Areas

Improved EC Types of fiber bags drives minimum negative environment impact with installation, up to at least tertiary level adverse water or rain events do not substantially degrade the mechanical integrity or erosion mitigating impact of structures or landscapes ameliorated on a long term basis or mitigated from hazard to acceptable levels and compliance with regulatory and cost structures for said system are maintained more efficiently than known systems, as maintained for examples in special purpose processing or computing media.

DEBRIS FLOW DRAINAGE CHANNEL WITH STEP POOL STRUCTURE AND ITS APPLICATIONS

A debris flow drainage channel is provided. The debris flow drainage channel is applicable to debris flows with large gully bed longitudinal slopes. The debris flow drainage channel has an upstream step section and a downstream step section. The debris flow drainage channel also has a step pool disposed between the upstream step section and the downstream step section. The pool section has a cable net cage bottom protection, a cable net cage buffer layer and block stones. When the debris flow drainage channel is applied to the debris flows with large gully bed longitudinal slopes, the flow velocity of the debris flow can be controlled to ensure that the scouring of the debris flow body at a bottom of the channel can be controlled. As a result, normal drainage function of the debris flow drainage channel can be guaranteed and maintenance cost can be reduced. 110-. (canceled)11. A debris flow drainage channel comprising:a drainage channel bottom and drainage channel side walls arranged on both sides of the drainage channel bottom, wherein the drainage channel bottom comprises at least one upstream step section and at least one downstream step section, wherein the upstream step section and the downstream section are fully lined and distanced from each other by a predetermined interval, wherein each step section comprises an upper indented sill located upstream, a lower indented sill located downstream and a fully lined baseplate connecting the upper indented sill and the lower indented sill; andat least one pool section disposed between the upstream step section and the downstream step section, wherein the pool section comprises a cable net cage bottom protection, a cable net cage buffer layer and block stones, wherein the cable net cage buffer layer is disposed above the cable net cage bottom protection and abuts the upper indented sill of the downstream step section, wherein the block stones are disposed in a space defined by the drainage channel side walls, the ...

Drift Shield

The present invention relates to a drift shield which is adapted to be fastened to essentially vertical posts ( 6 ) arranged in the ground. The wind shield comprises a plastic sheeting ( 2 ) and at least two longitudinal stiffening strips ( 4 ) which are essentially parallel in relation to the ground and which are joined to the plastic sheeting ( 2 ) along the whole length of the plastic sheeting ( 2 ). Several dynamic wind dampers ( 12 ) in the form of V-shaped cuts are arranged in the plastic sheeting ( 2 ) in such a manner that they allow wind to pass through. The V-shaped cuts of the dynamic wind dampers ( 12 ) are arranged in columns, the dynamic wind dampers in the same column being located vertically straight under each other and the dynamic wind dampers in two adjacent columns being vertically offset in relation to each other.

MAGNETIC FENCE COVERING

A magnetic fence covering is provided for attachment to a fence. The fence covering comprises a substantially planar sheet having spaced apart top and bottom edges and side edges extending therebetween. At least one magnet is fixedly attached to at least one of the top edge, the bottom edge, and the side edges. The at least one magnet preferably comprises a plurality of magnets fixed in proximity to the top edge of the planar sheet and spaced apart between the side edges. The fence covering is attached to the fence by placing the at least one magnet in magnetic contact with a metal portion of the fence. The plurality of magnets may aligned with the fence post or rail along an entire length thereof. 1. A fence covering to be removably attached to a fence having at least one magnetic portion , comprising:a covering member having spaced apart top and bottom edges and first and second side edges extending between the top and bottom edges, and opposed front and back surfaces extending between the top and bottom edges and the first and second side edges;at least one magnet accommodating space provided in proximity to at least one of the top and bottom edges and first and second side edges; andat least one magnet accommodated in the at least one magnet accommodating space, whereinthe at least one magnet is in magnetic contact with the at least one magnetic portion of the fence.2. The fence covering of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the top and bottom edges and first and second side edges is folded 180° about the covering member to define the at least one magnet accommodating space.3. The fence covering of claim 2 , wherein the at least one of the top and bottom edges and first and second side edges is fixedly adhered to the covering member to define the magnet accommodating space.4. The fence covering of claim 1 , wherein the at least one magnet comprises a plurality of magnets spaced apart in the at least one magnet accommodating chamber.5. The fence covering of claim ...

SAFETY NET

A safety net, in particular for catching heavy loads, preferably dynamic impact bodies, in particular rocks, is formed at least to a large extent by mutually engaging net elements, and a maximum overall extension of the safety net parallel to a main extension direction of the safety net is substantially greater in an exterior region of the safety net, which in particular includes at least one outermost row of net elements, than a minimum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction in an interior region of the safety net which differs from the exterior region. 1. A safety net , in particular for catching heavy loads , preferably dynamic impact bodies , in particular rocks , wherein the safety net is formed at least to a large extent by mutually engaging net elements , wherein a maximum overall extension of the safety net parallel to a main extension direction of the safety net is substantially greater in an exterior region of the safety net , which in particular includes at least one outermost row of net elements , than a minimum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction in an interior region of the safety net which differs from the exterior region.2. The safety net as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the maximum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction of the safety net is greater in the exterior region at least by a mean diameter of the net elements of the safety net than the minimum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction in the interior region which differs from the exterior region.3. The safety net as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a maximum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction of the safety net is greater in a further exterior region of the safety net which differs from the exterior region than the minimum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction in the ...

Submersible turf reinforcement mats

Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of submersible turf reinforcement mats that may include polymer and one or more additives. For example, calcium carbonate, zinc sulfide, barium sulfate, and/or other additives may be mixed or blended with the polymer such that the overall density is high enough to cause the submersible turf reinforcement mat to sink in water.

Wire mesh and method for producing a coil for a wire mesh

A wire netting, in particular a safety net, includes a plurality of helices which are braided with one another and at least one of which is manufactured of at least one single wire, a wire bundle, a wire strand, a wire rope and/or another longitudinal element with at least one wire, and which includes at least one first leg, at least one second leg and at least one bending region connecting the first leg and the second leg to one another. In a longitudinal view in parallel to a longitudinal direction of the helix, the bending region includes at least one bending zone with a bending curvature and at least one first transition zone which is connected to the first leg and has a first transition curvature that differs from the bending curvature.

DEVICE FOR RETAINING MATERIALS

The device for retaining materials, includes a retaining structure configured to retain materials; a fastening assembly intended to be fastened to an upstream anchoring point and configured to connect the retaining structure to the upstream anchoring point, the fastening assembly comprising a plurality of connecting elements, each connecting element being flexible and elongate, and comprising a first end portion connected to the retaining structure and a second end portion intended to be connected to the upstream anchoring point; and at least one holding element configured to hold the retaining structure in position and comprising a first end portion connected to the retaining structure and a second end portion intended to be connected to a downstream anchoring point disposed downstream of the retaining structure. 1. A device for retaining materials , including:a retaining structure configured to retain materials,a fastening assembly intended to be fastened to an upstream anchoring point disposed upstream of the retaining structure, the fastening assembly being configured to connect the retaining structure to the upstream anchoring point, the fastening assembly comprising a plurality of connecting elements, each connecting element being flexible and elongate, and comprising a first end portion connected to the retaining structure and a second end portion opposite to the respective first end portion and intended to be connected to the upstream anchoring point, the connecting elements being configured to form, in use, a pyramidal structure whose apex is oriented in the direction of the upstream anchoring point, andat least one holding element configured to hold the retaining structure in position, the at least one holding element comprising a first end portion connected to the retaining structure and a second end portion opposite to the respective first end portion and intended to be connected to a downstream anchoring point disposed downstream of the retaining ...

Privacy Screen

An outdoor privacy screen for space-dividing residential and commercial landscapes that is free standing and stable; manually moveable; easily assembled and dismantled by means of retractable-pin spring-clip fasteners; having a metal frame and weighted, detachable base foot components; and, with innovatively, quick-release snap fasteners that attach to a series of horizontal bars in vertical arrangement, each of which suspends, for breeze-propelled, independent and not interconnected for motion, ultraviolet-ray protective, individual, decorative fabric panels that are easily secured, removed, and interchanged by means of sliding a panel's top hem pocket onto and across said bar. Fabric panel bottom edges slightly overlap each other in louver arrangement affording privacy; sunlight mitigation; and, airflow allowance for the creation of a wind resistant privacy partition. 1. A frame comprising:a top frame section comprising a horizontal square tube, right angle connected to identical first and second vertical square tubes.a bottom frame section comprising a square horizontal cross bar connected to identical first and second vertical square tubes.a first vertical square side tube attached to a first said top frame vertical tube and to a first said bottom frame vertical tube.a second vertical square side tube, identical to said first side tube, attached to a second said top frame vertical tube and to a second said bottom frame vertical tube.a first foot attached to a bottom frame first vertical tube, and wherein said foot comprises a planar base plate with vertically connected foot post and vertically connected planar arch plate.a second foot attached to a bottom frame second vertical tube, and wherein said foot comprises a planar base plate with vertically connected foot post and vertically connected planar arch plate.2. The frame of claim 1 , wherein said top frame section comprises two identical right angle connectors that attach said horizontal tube to said top ...

DEPLOYABLE AND RETRIEVABLE SECTION DIVIDERS

An apparatus for deployment and retrieval of section dividers includes a frame, a deployment rail, a first section divider carrier rail, and a second section divider carrier rail. The structure includes a first end of the first section divider carrier rail coupled to a first end of the deployment rail and a first end of the second section divider carrier rail coupled to a second of the deployment rail. A first actuator coupled to the first end of the first section divider carrier rail. A second actuator coupled to the second end of the first section divider carrier rail. The structure further includes a first deployment and retrieval system coupled to the first section divider carrier rail, wherein the first deployment and retrieval system guides a first retrieval body at a first end of a first section divider from the deployment rail to the first section divider carrier rail. 1. An apparatus for deployment and retrieval of section dividers , the apparatus comprising:a frame, a deployment rail, a first section divider carrier rail, and a second section divider carrier rail;a first end of the first section divider carrier rail coupled to a first end of the deployment rail and a first end of the second section divider carrier rail coupled to a second of the deployment rail, wherein the first end of the deployment rail is opposite the second end of the deployment rail;a first actuator coupled to the first end of the first section divider carrier rail and a first portion of the frame;a second actuator coupled to the second end of the first section divider carrier rail and a second portion of the frame; anda first deployment and retrieval system coupled to the first section divider carrier rail, wherein the first deployment and retrieval system guides a first retrieval body at a first end of a first section divider from the deployment rail to the first section divider carrier rail.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second deployment and retrieval system ...

STRUCTURALLY ENHANCED GEOTEXTILE SEDIMENT-CONTROL FENCES

Sediment-control fences that are structurally enhanced to prevent failure due to hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces are disclosed. The sediment-control fences comprise a permeable geotextile material and reinforcing straps located at controlled heights. The reinforcing straps provide added strength and stiffness at key structural locations along the height of the sediment-control fence. 1. A sediment-control fence comprising:a permeable geotextile material having a lower grade line and an upper edge defining an installed height extending between the lower grade line and the upper edge;an overtopping strap adjacent to the upper edge of the permeable geotextile material; anda primary center of pressure strap running along a length of the permeable geotextile material at a height between the lower grade line and the upper edge corresponding to a height of the center of pressure at overtopping.2. The sediment-control fence of claim 1 , wherein the height of the center of pressure at overtopping falls within a width of the primary center of pressure strap.3. The sediment-control fence of claim 1 , wherein the height of the center of pressure at overtopping is equal to the height of the primary center of pressure strap.4. The sediment-control fence of claim 1 , wherein the height of the primary center of pressure strap is from 32 to 35 percent of the installed height.5. The sediment-control fence of claim 1 , wherein the sediment-control fence further comprises a secondary center of pressure strap running along the length of the permeable geotextile material at a height corresponding to a height of the center of pressure at half overtopping.6. The sediment-control fence of claim 5 , wherein the height of the center of pressure at half overtopping falls within a width of the secondary center of pressure strap.7. The sediment-control fence of claim 5 , wherein height of the center of pressure at half overtopping is equal to the height of the secondary center of pressure ...

Beach Maintenance System

A system and method for maintaining and/or reclaiming sand or stone levels of a beach or shoreline for the purpose of mitigating erosion. The beach maintenance system preferably includes a series of support members, flexible webbing stretched between each support member, an anchoring system, and a discharge system. Primary support members preferably form a line generally orthogonal to the shoreline. Preferably, this array of support members spans from a point inland from the high tide line to a point further into the water than, the low tide boundary. In addition to support members running perpendicular to the shoreline, smaller arrays of support, members are preferably aligned generally parallel or tangent to the first array. Preferably, each of this group of arrays span the shoreline such that there is a series of webbing groups running parallel to the shoreline. 1. A beach maintenance system for mitigating erosion on a beach which includes an oceanic ridge , a shoreline , a low tide boundary , and a high tide boundary , comprising: i. at least a first support member and a second support member, each having a first end and a second end,', 'ii. a support line attached to said first end of said support members,', 'iii. an anchoring line proximate said second end of said support members,', 'iv. wherein said support line spans from said first support member to said second support member and from said second support, member to any additional support members,', 'v. webbing connecting said support line to said anchoring line,', 'vi. wherein said anchoring line and said support line maintain said, webbing in a generally planar alignment,', 'vii. wherein said second ends of said support members are driven into said beach;, 'a. at least one primary accretion array, including,'}b. wherein said at least one primary accretion array is generally perpendicular to said shoreline; i. at least one secondary support member having a first end and a second end,', 'ii. a secondary ...

Fence system and method of use

A fence includes a wall panel portion having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a plurality of tubular pockets running across the wall panel between the upper edge and the lower edge. The tubular pockets each configured to receive a mounting post. The upper edge and the lower edge can each include a channel in which a draw cord is threaded. The fence can further include an apron portion extending from the lower edge of the wall panel portion. Methods of installing the fence are also provided.

Heavy Duty Silt Fence Using Nonwoven Silt Retention Fabric

A silt fence includes a plurality of spaced stakes and a silt fence fabric coupled to the stakes wherein the silt fence fabric is a nonwoven needle punched fabric having a thickness of at least 5.25 mm, a denier size of 10-25 and a weight of 9-24 oz/square yard. The silt fence fabric may be asymmetrical dual sided needle punched wherein the downstream side of the fabric is punched 2-6 times more than the upstream side. The silt fence fabric may have a transverse direction orientation of fibers forming the fabric. The fence may include two independent tensioning members. The silt fence may include at least one vertical transverstivity cutoff element that prevents water from migrating from above the cutoff element within the fabric to below the cutoff element. 1. A silt fence comprising a plurality of spaced stakes and a silt fence fabric coupled to the stakes wherein the silt fence fabric is a nonwoven needle punched fabric having a thickness of at least 5.25 mm , a denier size of 10-25 and a weight of 9-24 oz/square yard.2. The silt fence according to wherein the silt fence fabric is asymmetrical dual sided needle punched wherein the downstream side of the fabric is punched more than the upstream side.3. The silt fence according to wherein the downstream side of the fabric is punched 2×6 times more than the upstream side.4. The silt fence according to wherein the silt fence fabric used 4 inch fibers.5. The silt fence according to wherein the silt fence fabric used 4 inch crimped polypropylene 15 denier fibers.6. The silt fence according to wherein the silt fence fabric has a transverse direction orientation of fibers forming the fabric.7. The silt fence according to wherein the fence includes two independent tensioning members.8. The Silt fence according to wherein the tensioning members include including belting at the top of the fabric and independent contained elastic belt.9. The silt fence according to wherein the fence includes at least one vertical ...

System And Method For Mitigating Rockfalls

A system of the invention includes at least one barrier layer, a plurality of rockfall attenuators and two primary anchor points to anchor opposite lateral sides of the barrier layer. The attenuators are secured to an upper portion of the barrier layer. The attenuators create a gap between the surfaces of the slope upon which the barrier layer is installed. The attenuators are attached to the barrier mesh by a cable routed through a clevis/eyelet on each of the attenuators. Opposite ends of the cable are secured to the sloping surface by the two primary anchor points. The attenuators are free floating members that are not attached to the sloping surface. The invention also comprises attenuators as a sub-combination and a method of installing the system. One embodiment of an attenuator includes interconnected structural members resembling a closed-shaped frame. Another embodiment includes a covering placed over the structural members.

Membrane-Lined Wall

A method for forming a trench and a membrane-lined wall in the trench for levee reinforcement or leak prevention, prevention of water migration, and pollution control of impoundments. The membrane-lined wall generally includes a cementitious or concrete wall formed within an excavated trench. The concrete may be internally reinforced, and the wall may also comprise a double-layer of impermeable geomembrane liner that forms a barrier between the concrete and the sides and bottom of the trench. The membrane or liner reduces water migration, prevents levee leakage, and prevents the escape of contaminants in impoundments. 1. A method of forming a membrane-lined trench , comprising:positioning a roll of a liner above a trench, wherein the trench has two sides, a bottom, a length and an interior portion, wherein an axis of the roll is oriented along the length of the trench;positioning an edge of the liner above the trench such that the edge is oriented along the length of the trench; andforcing a portion of the liner between the edge and the roll into the trench such that the liner is supplied from the roll and extends into the trench to form a continuous, seamless barrier between the two sides and the bottom of the trench and an interior portion of the liner.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising inserting a sensor within the interior portion of the trench.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is a moisture detector.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sensor is positioned proximate the bottom of the trench.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising installing a reinforcement mat within the interior portion of the liner.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the reinforcement mat has a length aligned with the length of the trench.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liner comprises an inner layer adjacent to the interior portion of the liner claim 1 , and an outer layer adjacent to the two sides and the bottom of the trench.8. The method of claim 7 , ...

GRID STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A GRID STRUCTURE

A lattice structure, in particular a steel lattice structure, includes at least one longitudinal element and includes at least one edge element which runs perpendicularly or obliquely with respect to the longitudinal element, is embodied as a single wire, rod, wire strand, tube or profile and forms in particular at least a portion of a lattice edge, wherein the longitudinal element is wound multiple times around the edge element for its fastening to the edge element in a fastening region of the edge element. 1. A lattice structure , in particular steel lattice structure , with at least one longitudinal element and with at least one edge element which runs perpendicularly or obliquely with respect to the longitudinal element , is embodied as a single wire , rod , wire strand , tube or profile and forms in particular at least a portion of a lattice edge , wherein the longitudinal element is wound around the edge element multiple times for its fastening to the edge element in a fastening region of the edge element.2. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the edge element has at least one flattening in its fastening region.3. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal element is connected to the edge element in a rotatably fixed manner.4. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal element is embodied as a wire strand.5. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a further edge element claim 1 , which runs perpendicularly or obliquely with respect to the edge element.6. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the edge element is wound around the further edge element multiple times in an edge connection region of the further edge element.7. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the further edge element has at least one flattening in its edge connection region.8. The lattice structure as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the edge element and the further edge ...

Covering method for residual salt tips uses a mixture of power station ashes, aluminum oxide, and water, to form green granulate applied to tip for re-cultivation

The method aims to cover residual salt tips created during salt processing, for the purpose of re-cultivation and grassing-over. Bindeable residual materials and further fillers are mixed with water or a watery salt solution, to form a green granulate of low cohesion. The green granulate is applied to the tip from above, pref. in free fall. The bindeable component and filler materials are mixed at a ratio of 20:80 to 30:70 in a mixer, and 10-30% of water/solution is added, so that a rolling crumbly granulate is achieved. Cohesion of the material on the tip increases steadily, resulting in an even thin layer. The materials are pref. power station ashes and e.g. water-insoluble clay-like aluminum oxide, created during processing of aluminum slag.

EROSION CONTROL APPARATUS

The present invention relates to an erosion control apparatus and methods of using and installing the apparatus. The apparatus is constructed to prevent erosion of soil during typical weather or tidal conditions and adverse weather events. The apparatus can include a plurality of anchored rolls and soil lifts operative to stabilize the shoreline. 1. An erosion control apparatus comprising:a plurality of fiber rolls, wherein the fiber rolls are arranged relative to a slope adjacent to a shoreline;a plurality of helical anchors, each anchor comprising a rod, each rod extending from one or more fiber rolls to a depth into the slope, wherein a fill material positioned between the fiber rolls and threaded portions of the helical anchors applies a holding force to the treaded portions of the helical anchors; anda connecting cable harnessing together the plurality of fiber rolls to a plurality of the helical anchors.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each helical anchor extends to a depth in the slope of at least 42 inches and a most seaward anchor inserted at a deeper depth than other anchors of the plurality of anchors.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of crimps claim 1 , each crimp securing a cable to a fiber roll.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein each crimp forms a loop in a cable.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein each loop is welded at a point below a fiber roll.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchors are coupled to one or more fiber rolls at spaced intervals across each fiber roll claim 1 , each interval having a length in a range of 24 inches to 96 inches.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the anchors are inserted through one or more soil lifts.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each anchor provides between at least 2 claim 1 ,500 to 6 claim 1 ,500 pounds of holding force through the cable.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a first trench located at a highest end of the apparatus; the trench being ...

SHED TUNNEL STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING FALLING ROCK

The present invention discloses a shed tunnel structure for preventing a falling rock, including a shed tunnel body and a buffer plate for bearing impact of the falling rock, where the shed tunnel body includes a first supporting structure, and the first supporting structure is arranged on a side away from a ramp; one end of the buffer plate is connected to the ramp; a side face of the buffer plate close to the shed tunnel body is in movable contact with the first supporting structure, and the contact position is close to the other end of the buffer plate. The objective of resisting continuous impact of the falling rock can be achieved through the structural design. 1. A shed tunnel structure for preventing a falling rock , comprising a shed tunnel body and a buffer plate for bearing impact of the falling rock;wherein the shed tunnel body comprises a first supporting structure, and the first supporting structure is arranged on a side away from a ramp; one end of the buffer plate is connected to the ramp;a side face of the buffer plate close to the shed tunnel body is in movable contact with the first supporting structure, and the contact position is close to the other end of the buffer plate; andthe buffer plate comprises at least one first buffer unit and at least one second buffer unit, the first buffer unit and the second buffer unit match each other to implement extension of the buffer plate;a matching side of the first buffer unit is provided with an L-shaped first lap joint portion, and the first lap joint portion comprises an upper arm and a first side arm connected to the matching side of the first buffer unit; a matching side of the second buffer unit is provided with an L-shaped second lap joint portion, the second lap joint portion comprises a lower arm and a second side arm connected to the matching side of the second buffer unit, and a lower surface of the first side arm and an upper surface of the second side wall match each other; when the buffer ...

Device for pitching earth berms

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: device for pitching the earth berms is a layer-by-layer construction made of an underlying layer, a carrier layer made of cellular geosynthetic material, each cell of which is filled with aggregate. It is additionally provided with a holding layer disposed on the carrier layer, wherein the underlying and holding layers are made of a mesh material and are interconnected. As an aggregate, a discrete aggregate is selected, and with the height of the carrier layer of 10-15 cm the ratio of the diameters of the discrete aggregate and the cell of the mesh material of the holding and underlying layers is selected from the range of 1.3-4. EFFECT: increasing the technological level of the cycle of work on the construction of the device due to reduction in time of work on its construction and its production in an industrial way. 1 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 648 121 C1 (51) МПК E02D 17/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 17/20 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017107952, 10.03.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 22.03.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 10.03.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 22.03.2018 Бюл. № 9 2228479 C1, 10.05.2004. RU 49011 U1, 10.11.2005. RU 143210 U1, 20.07.2014. US 5449543 A, 12.09.1995. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УКРЕПЛЕНИЯ ОТКОСОВ ЗЕМЛЯНОЙ НАСЫПИ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области расположенный на несущем слое, при этом гидротехнического, гражданского, транспортного подстилающий и удерживающий слои выполнены строительства и может быть использовано для из сетчатого материала и соединены между собой. укреплении откосов земляной насыпи от В качестве заполнителя выбран сыпучий размывов, для их защиты от ожидаемого паводка заполнитель, причем при высоте несущего слоя и водной и ветровой эрозии. Устройство для в 10-15 см соотношение диаметров сыпучего укрепления откосов земляной насыпи заполнителя и ячейки сетчатого ...

土止工法

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Reinforced structure of roadbed

FIELD: construction.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to road construction, specifically to structures designed to reinforce slopes of soil structures. Reinforced structure of roadbed includes earth embankment reinforced by anchor system containing anchor slabs on slopes connected by transverse links with body of embankment. Earth embankment additionally contains on its surface layer of non-woven covering material intended for protection against washing of soil particles, and coating in form of spatial frame from metal mesh along length of embankment, filled with any coarse aggregate. Anchor plates are installed on slopes of spatial frame, besides, transverse links, pressing anchor plates to slopes of frame, are passed through layer of nonwoven covering material, spatial frame and holes in anchor plates, and base of structure is deepened.EFFECT: technical result consists in improvement of resistance to suffusion processes, high reliability of structure.1 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 692 366 C1 (51) МПК E02D 17/20 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК E02D 17/20 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018146723, 25.12.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 25.12.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 24.06.2019 Бюл. № 18 1041637 A1, 15.09.1983. SU 1615284 A1, 23.12.1990. RU 2648121 C1, 22.03.2018. RU 2032022 C1, 27.03.1995. SU 1242567 A1, 07.07.1986. (54) УСИЛЕННАЯ КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ЗЕМЛЯНОГО ПОЛОТНА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области дорожного сетки по длине насыпи, заполненного любым строительства, а именно к конструкциям, крупным заполнителем. Анкерные плиты предназначенным для укрепления откосов установлены на откосах пространственного грунтовых сооружений. Усиленная конструкция каркаса, причем, поперечные тяги, прижимающие земляного полотна включает земляную насыпь, анкерные плиты к откосам каркаса, пропущены укрепленную ...

コンクリ−トブロツクの擁壁施行法

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Stabilization work of cut slope using circular form

Block for rapidly forming a grass grow plot on an inclined plane for public works

본 고안은 조립이 용이하고 환경 친화적인 토양(개선된 상토)이나 각재로 만들어진 블럭을 경사면에 설치하여 토질을 개선하고 식생층을 조성함으로써, 환경(자연, 토질환경)및 생태계의 보존과 속성녹화를 가능케 하고 빠른 시간내에 경사면을 복구할 수 있도록 고안한 경사면의 속성녹화용 블럭에 관한 것으로, 이 속성녹화용 블럭은 나무 등으로 만들어진 각재(2, 4, 4, 8)와, 각재(4, 6)가 삽입 고정되는 4개의 연결부(12, 14)를 지니며 중앙에 배치되는 대략 +자 형상의 중앙 브라켓(10)과, 각재(4, 6)를 개재하여 상기 중앙 브라켓(10)의 상하 및 좌우에 배치되며 각재(2, 4, 6)가 삽입 고정되는 3개의 연결부(22, 24), (42, 44)를 지닌 연장 브라켓(20, 40)과, 2개의 연장 브라켓(20, 40) 사이에 배치되어 각재(2, 8)를 대략 직각으로 결합시키는 코너 브라켓(30)으로 이루어져 있다. This design improves soil quality and creates vegetation layers by installing blocks made of easy-to-assemble and environmentally friendly soil (improved soil) or lumber on slopes, thus preserving and recording the environment (nature, soil environment) and ecosystem. The present invention relates to a block for attribute recording of an inclined surface designed to enable the recovery of a slope in a short time, and includes a lumber (2, 4, 4, 8) made of wood, etc. 6) has four connecting portions 12 and 14 inserted and fixed, and the upper and lower portions of the central bracket 10 having a substantially + -shaped central bracket 10 disposed at the center and the lumbers 4 and 6. And extension brackets 20 and 40 having three connecting portions 22, 24 and 42 and 44, which are disposed at the left and right sides and in which the horns 2, 4 and 6 are inserted and fixed, and two extension brackets 20 and 40. Is arranged between the corner brackets (30) for coupling the lumber (2, 8) at approximately right angles The.

Slope reinforcement methode for using thr high performance shotcrete and reinforcement

The present invention relates to a combined type slope reinforcing method using high performance shotcrete and a reinforcing member comprising the steps of: producing normal concrete with compression strength of 21-30 MPa in a batcher plant and transferring the normal concrete to a field; increasing the fluidity of the normal concrete by introducing 20-40% of bubbles, based on the volume of the normal concrete, to the normal concrete; forming normal strength shotcrete by mixing the normal concrete with low grade mixing material, which is either of fly ash and slag fine powder or the mixture of the fly ash and the slag fine powder; forming high performance shotcrete by mixing the normal concrete with high grade mixing material which is either of silica fume and metakaolin or the mixture of the silica fume and the metakaolin; forming color shotcrete by mixing the normal concrete with a coloring agent such as iron oxide or carbon black; and successively forming an inner layer part, an outer layer part, and a surface layer part on a slope. Therefore, the present invention reduces construction costs and secures high strength and high durability of the slope. Moreover, maintenance for the slope can be easily performed.

Method for constructing inclination side

본 발명은 돌망테를 이용하여 견고하고 안정적이며 자연친화적으로 제방, 경사진 호안, 경사진 절개지 등과 같은 경사면을 축조할 수 있는 경사면 구축방법을 제공한다. 그 구축방법은 경사면에 돌망테를 형성하는 베이스(10)를 설치하는 단계; 상기 베이스의 각각의 측부에 돌망테를 형성하는 측방부재(20)를 고정시켜 석재를 담기 위한 수용공간을 형성하는 단계; 상기 수용공간에 석재를 채우는 단계; 상기 석재에 식물 또는 수목이 생장가능한 지지부재를 덮는 단계; 상기 지지부재에 흙을 덮는 단계; 상기 돌망테의 측방부재(20)에 돌망테의 덮개를 형성하는 덮개(30)를 덮어 고정시키는 단계; 및 상기 흙에 식물 또는 나무를 심는 단계로 구성된다. . The present invention provides a method for constructing an inclined surface that can construct an inclined surface such as an embankment, an inclined revetment, an inclined incision, and the like by using a gabion. The construction method comprises the steps of installing a base 10 to form a gabion on the inclined surface; Fixing a lateral member 20 to form a gabion on each side of the base to form a receiving space for containing a stone; Filling stone in the receiving space; Covering a support member capable of growing plants or trees on the stone; Covering soil on the support member; Covering and fixing the cover 30 to form a cover of the gabion on the side member 20 of the gabion; And planting a plant or tree in the soil. .

一种快速安装的隔离装置

本发明公开了一种快速安装的隔离装置，包括多个防护单元，防护单元包括安装基座和防护栏，安装基座的顶端设置有防护栏，连接支座的顶端表面一侧安装有支撑背板，固定座的顶端圆心处固定安装有限位销轴，限位销轴的外端套接有碰撞立柱，支撑背板的顶端通过螺杆安装有顶板，顶板的底端一侧并排开有多个插孔，限位销轴的顶端插接于插孔的内部，顶板的表面两侧均开有放置槽，顶板彼此相连接的放置槽的内部安装有连接横杆。本发明通过将防护单元分为安装基座和防护栏部分，在安装时通过预先定位安装基座，再将防护栏与其进行组装，相比传统的立柱防护栏安装更加方便，从而可极大程度提升安装速度。