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PORTABLE WATER INFLATABLE BARRIER INTEGRAL WITH SUPPORT BASE
20220228337 · 2022-07-21 ·

A portable, water-filled barrier system includes a water-fillable module that is internally divided into cells that emulate a section of a sandbag dike or wall, the module being fixed to an underlying base having front and rear boundaries that extend up from base and horizontally restrain the module. The base can be flexible and water filled, or rigid, and can be installed at or below grade. A lid can extend between the front and rear boundaries of a rigid base to cover the unfilled module, enabling the assemblies to be stacked when stored and transported. The lid can be hinged and, when open, can be supported by at least one brace extending from behind the lid to underlying terrain, where it can be wedged or staked in place. Adjacent bases can be joined at the front and rear to maintain contact between adjacent modules.

Underwater repair system for cavity region of concrete panel rock-fill dam panel

Provided is an underwater repair system for a cavity region of a concrete panel rock-fill dam panel, including a moving platform, a work cabin, a pressure drainage apparatus, a traction apparatus, and a positioning apparatus; the traction apparatus controlling the movement of the moving platform on the surface of a dam concrete panel; the positioning apparatus transmits a detection position; the work cabin is a pressure cabin, the work cabin being connected to the pressure drainage apparatus, and a drill apparatus and grouting apparatus being arranged in the work cabin; the moving platform moves into the cavity region, and the pressure drainage apparatus starts up to drain the water in the work cabin, a partially closed waterless space being formed inside the work cabin, the drill apparatus drilling the concrete panel at the upper end of the cavity region and the grouting apparatus subsequently implementing grouting to complete the repair.

Systems for water control gate anchoring
11739488 · 2023-08-29 ·

The present invention relates to inflatable bladder actuated water control gates for control of open channels such as rivers and canals and for control of dam spillways without the need for intermediate piers. The air bladder and hinge flap wedge clamping system includes hinged engagement of the upstream edge of the clamps to the foundation so as to prevent the application of bending and shear loads to the anchor bolts. The resulting configuration facilitates the use of high strength alloy steel anchor bolts in a corrosion protected environment and also prevents tensile loading of the concrete foundation and associated cracking of the concrete foundation.

Portable water inflatable barrier with anchoring support base
11319685 · 2022-05-03 ·

A portable, water-filled barrier system includes a water-fillable module that is internally divided into cells that emulate a section of a sandbag dike or wall, the module being supported by a hollow frame including a base below the module and a rear wall behind the module. Holes allow flood water to enter the frame's interior. A peripheral base rim can surround and restrain the module. At least one brace can extend from behind the rear wall of the frame to underlying terrain, where it can be wedged or staked in place. The frame can be unitary or can comprise separate base and rear wall constructions that can be assembled to form the frame, for example by inserting a portion of one into a trough provided in the other. A fitting can extend between the assembled base and rear wall to allow water to flow between the hollow interiors.

Water control gate anchoring methods
11186960 · 2021-11-30 ·

The present invention relates to inflatable bladder actuated water control gates for control of open channels such as rivers and canals and for control of dam spillways without the need for intermediate piers. The air bladder and hinge flap wedge clamping system includes hinged engagement of the upstream edge of the clamps to the foundation so as to prevent the application of bending and shear loads to the anchor bolts. The resulting configuration facilitates the use of high strength alloy steel anchor bolts in a corrosion protected environment and also prevents tensile loading of the concrete foundation and associated cracking of the concrete foundation.

Portable water inflatable barrier integral with support base
11795645 · 2023-10-24 ·

A portable, water-filled barrier system includes a water-fillable module that is internally divided into cells that emulate a section of a sandbag dike or wall, the module being fixed to an underlying base having front and rear boundaries that extend up from base and horizontally restrain the module. The base can be flexible and water filled, or rigid, and can be installed at or below grade. A lid can extend between the front and rear boundaries of a rigid base to cover the unfilled module, enabling the assemblies to be stacked when stored and transported. The lid can be hinged and, when open, can be supported by at least one brace extending from behind the lid to underlying terrain, where it can be wedged or staked in place. Adjacent bases can be joined at the front and rear to maintain contact between adjacent modules.

Method and system for a retractable floodwall system

The present invention relates to a retractable floodwall unit that comprises a foundation unit having a plurality of guide tracks along side walls of the foundation unit, a floodwall panel stowed in the foundation unit; a power system for raising and lowering the floodwall panel, and a plumbing system. The plumbing system is configured to remove ground water from a dry-side of the floodwall unit and flood water that becomes located in the floodwall unit.

Watertight flexible flood barrier system
10927520 · 2021-02-23 · ·

Disclosed is an improved flexible flood barrier system for creating a watertight barrier. The system includes a novel hinged clamping bar assembly configured to engage a hem of the fabric flood barrier. The fabric flood barrier is comprised of a waterproof layer reinforced with Kevlar straps. The Kevlar straps are weaved together through slots in one of the layers without the need for stitching upon any of the waterproof layers. When deployed the improved fabric flood barrier system prevents storm surges from breaching the flexible flood barrier system at the attachment points.

PORTABLE WATER INFLATABLE BARRIER WITH ANCHORING SUPPORT BASE
20200399846 · 2020-12-24 ·

A portable, water-filled barrier system includes a water-fillable module that is internally divided into cells that emulate a section of a sandbag dike or wall, the module being supported by a hollow frame including a base below the module and a rear wall behind the module. Holes allow flood water to enter the frame's interior. A peripheral base rim can surround and restrain the module. At least one brace can extend from behind the rear wall of the frame to underlying terrain, where it can be wedged or staked in place. The frame can be unitary or can comprise separate base and rear wall constructions that can be assembled to form the frame, for example by inserting a portion of one into a trough provided in the other. A fitting can extend between the assembled base and rear wall to allow water to flow between the hollow interiors.

Flood control system
10844564 · 2020-11-24 ·

A flood control system that is configured to be deployed so as to control floodwaters wherein the flood control system is provided in multi-cell configurations of modular receptacles. The flood control system includes a plurality of modular receptacles having four walls wherein the four walls are movably coupled so as to transition intermediate a folded position and a deployed position. The walls of the flood control system include a plurality of apertures and corner structures that are helical coil in shape. A locking pin is provided to be operably coupled intermediate modular receptacles so as to provide a mechanical connection therebetween. A liner is disposed within the interior volume of the modular receptacles and is mateable shaped therewith. A lid member is further included and is operable to cover the plurality of modular receptacles. The lid member further includes locking aperture rows so as to inhibit access.