Support structure for a surface area, comprising an array of base elements, interconnected for forming the base structure defining a deck, the base elements comprising at least one void for receiving a fluid and wherein the deck is provided with openings for passing fluids into and/or from said void and/or openings for interconnecting the base elements, wherein in at least one of said openings a plug has been provided, said plug provided with a connector for connecting an artefact to said plug.

Structural cells and matrices using the structural cells for positioning below a hardscape that define a void space therein, the structural cells, matrices using the cells and methods of assembly allowing in one embodiment the introduction of a structural fluid such as concrete to provide an alternative structural cell and matrix product. In one embodiment a structural cell assembly is described comprising a structural cell with a plurality of legs integrally linked to a frame at a first frame end, the frame linking the legs together and the frame defining a generally flat plane with the legs extending substantially orthogonally away from the first frame end about the frame flat plane to a leg terminal end; and a separate plate engaging the legs, the separate plate comprising linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg terminal end; and/or linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg frame ends or a part thereof.

A method and clay brick configuration for use in sports field construction having a generally rectangular paver like configuration with spaced parallel flat upper and lower surface portions with angular inclined spaced parallel side surfaces. Oppositely disposed substantially vertical end surfaces define the brick's overall length. The clay brick provides for interlocking surface to surface engagement during field construction and compaction in vertical and horizontal brick surface adjacent engagement placement.

A modular system and method for monitoring and distributing power is disclosed. A container having at least one side surface with an exit port or entrance port, a conduit transmitting through the container and an internal cavity. A container system in the internal cavity has a power distribution system, a data distribution system, and monitoring sensor monitoring container system data. A processor receives the container system data from the monitoring sensor, processes the data and transmits the processed data to the container system.

The present invention discloses a plurality of modular containers. The modular containers can comprise a first container that includes a first top surface, a first bottom surface and at least one first side surface oriented between the first top and the first bottom surface. The first container can define a first internal cavity. The modular containers can also include a container system that is located in the first internal cavity. The modular containers can include a power distribution system and a data distribution system. In addition, the modular containers can include a second container. The second container can comprise a second top surface, a second bottom surface and at least one second side surface oriented between the second top and the second bottom surface. The second container can also define second internal cavity. Further, the modular containers can include a container subsystem located in the second internal cavity. The container system can also be in communication with the container subsystem.

A sheet for use in ground works, the sheet having an upper face with an plurality of openings therein, a lower face configured so as to permit liquid to drain through the sheet and a spacing arrangement to separate the upper face from the lower face and define a volume therebetween, where the volume is capable of receiving an infill material via the openings in the upper face. The lower face of the sheet is configured to be interengageably secured to an upper face of a similar further sheet.

An embodiment of the container can include a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side surface oriented between the top and the bottom surface. At least one side surface can define at least one exit port and at least one entrance port to the container. The container can define an internal cavity. The container can also include a load bearing member oriented on at least one of: the top surface, bottom surface or the at least one side surface. The container's top surface is load bearing, non-slip surface. First and second containers can be coupled in multiple variations and at multiple angles and power, data, fluid, or gas can be transferred and communicated between the two containers. The containers described herein can function as a replacement for standard flooring, sidewalks, and roads, or can seamlessly blend into the pre-existing environment.

Various embodiments for a panel that may be combined with other similar panels to form a padding layer of an athletic field, or other surface, are disclosed. The panel for use in a padding layer of a panel system includes a male locking element configured to form a dove-tail connection with at least one adjacent panel. The dove-tail connection includes a male locking element of the panel coupling with a female locking element of the at least one adjacent panel and forming an interference fit between the male locking element and the female locking element. A space is proved between the male locking element and the female element when coupled that permits thermal expansion of the panel

Certain pavement systems and methods for paving are suitable for locations containing a generally weak subgrade with a California Bearing Ratio of four (4) or lower. The pavement system includes a first geogrid layer placed directly on the subgrade; a first granular layer upon the first geogrid layer, the first granular layer having a thickness of from 0.5 times to 20 times the aperture distance of the geogrid layer; a first geocell layer upon the first granular layer comprising a geocell and an infill material; and a capping layer over the geocell layer. A second geocell/geogrid layer can be placed beneath the capping layer, if desired. An optional surface layer may be applied upon the capping layer if desired. The resulting pavement system provides long-term support for pavements applied over the pavement system.

A riding surface, having a stepping layer and a mat arranged between the ground and the stepping layer, drip tubes for watering the stepping layer being embedded in the mat, preferably in grooves on the side of the mat facing the stepping layer.