E01D19/103

Waterproof sheet and waterproofing method including using same

A waterproof sheet which is for application to a site to be waterproofed in order to prevent rainwater infiltration thereinto and retard deteriorations which proceed with time, the waterproof sheet comprising: a base layer that comprises a silicone rubber composition reinforced with reinforcing fibers and that has physical properties including high strength; and a pressure-sensitive silicone adhesive layer that has been formed on one surface of the base layer and that has a low hardness and is highly tacky. The waterproof sheet provided by the present invention less breaks than conventional waterproof sheets because of the reinforcement layer, and can conform to cracks or dislocations occurring in the surfaces to which the waterproof sheet has been applied, due to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on one surface. Since the waterproof sheet includes silicones as main components and is hence excellent in terms of weatherability, heat resistance, and freeze resistance, this waterproof sheet can retain the function required of waterproof sheets, over a longer period.

Stay-in-Place Forms and Methods and Equipment for Installation Thereof

Stay-in-place forms and methods and equipment for installing thereof. A concrete form includes a vertical component and a horizontal component, the vertical component located substantially perpendicular to the horizontal component. Also, the form includes an interior surface, at least a portion of the interior surface providing a form for supporting uncured concrete; wherein the uncured concrete forms a concrete structural portion upon curing of the uncured concrete; and wherein the interior surface remains attached to the concrete structural portion after curing. The form may include inserts and compatible form attachments. Also, forms including recesses may be utilized to reduce the weight thereof. Lifting equipment and accessories may be utilized to lift the form from a form holder and set same in place. Forms contain the work area as soon as it is installed to minimize fall hazards and the time, costs, and downtime associated with installation of safety measures.

Modular railing for on-site construction

A modular railing system for on-site assembly of a railing system along a roadway is provided. The modular railing system can include a deck with an edge beam along one side and a railing that can be attached to the edge beam. Attachment of the railing to the edge beam raises the joint between the deck and the railing to inhibit water seepage into the joint. In a specific embodiment, UHPC can be used to attach the railing to the edge beam.

Suicide-preventing fence
10550597 · 2020-02-04 ·

A suicide preventing fence including: a plurality of pole parts provided standing upright from the ground surface at predetermined intervals, and a plurality of linking parts which are formed in the shape of pipes and horizontally link the spaces between the pole parts. The fence further includes rotating bodies which are formed with an internally hollow abacus bead shape and are provided on the outer circumferential surfaces of the linking parts, and bearings which are provided on the outer circumferential surfaces of the linking parts, positioned in the centers on the insides of the rotating bodies. The fence further includes rotating bolts which are provided on the outer circumferential surfaces of the linking parts and are inserted in through passing regions on both side surfaces of the rotating bodies so as to rotate together with the rotating bodies.

PIVOTAL GANGWAY HAVING CONTAINER SPOTTING SYSTEM
20200014826 · 2020-01-09 ·

An apparatus comprising a gangway having a proximal end and a distal end. A cage assembly is connected to the distal end of the gangway. The apparatus further comprises a container spotting system including a camera mounted such that its field of view will show a hatch cover of a container when the hatch cover is in a predetermined location. Video electronics are in electrical communication with the camera. The container spotting system further includes a display device in electrical communication with the video electronics, the display device being operative to show at least a selected portion of the field of view of the camera. The camera may comprise an outdoor dome camera mounted to an underside of the gangway.

Structurally stable garden bridge and its method of use
11970825 · 2024-04-30 · ·

The present invention discloses a structurally stable garden bridge comprising at least one pedestal structure, the pedestal structure comprising at least one elevated pedestal and at least one grounding base; at least one scaffold structure, the scaffold structure comprising at least one elevated side frame and at least one grounding side frame; wherein one end of the elevated pedestal is connected to one grounding base, the other end of the elevated pedestal is connected to another grounding base, forming the pedestal structure; wherein the elevated side frame is connected to one grounding side frame at one end and to another grounding side frame at the other end of the elevated side frame, forming the scaffold structure, the scaffold structure being fixedly attachable to the pedestal structure.

Pivotal gangway having container spotting system
10469716 · 2019-11-05 · ·

An apparatus comprising a gangway having a proximal end and a distal end. A cage assembly is connected to the distal end of the gangway. The apparatus further comprises a container spotting system including a camera mounted such that its field of view will show a hatch cover of a container when the hatch cover is in a predetermined location. Video electronics are in electrical communication with the camera. The container spotting system further includes a display device in electrical communication with the video electronics, the display device being operative to show at least a selected portion of the field of view of the camera. The camera may comprise an outdoor dome camera mounted to an underside of the gangway.

Stay-in-Place Forms and Methods and Equipment for Installation Thereof

Stay-in-place forms and methods and equipment for installing thereof. A concrete form includes a vertical component and a horizontal component, the vertical component located substantially perpendicular to the horizontal component. Also, the form includes an interior surface, at least a portion of the interior surface providing a form for supporting uncured concrete; wherein the uncured concrete forms a concrete structural portion upon curing of the uncured concrete; and wherein the interior surface remains attached to the concrete structural portion after curing. The form may include inserts and compatible form attachments. Also, forms including recesses may be utilized to reduce the weight thereof. Lifting equipment and accessories may be utilized to lift the form from a form holder and set same in place. Forms contain the work area as soon as it is installed to minimize fall hazards and the time, costs, and downtime associated with installation of safety measures.

Side section for gangplank structure

This invention is an improved side section for a marine gangplank/gangway structure. This side section has a unique visually appealing design and provides gangplanks with resistance to twisting and increased live load capacity. The side sections of this invention can be used to reduce the weight and cost of gangplanks while improving durability. This marine structure comprises (1) a horizontal base section, (2) a vertical base, (3) a horizontal spacer, (4) a sigma spring section which extends upwardly from the inside end of the horizontal spacer in a circumferential manner, (5) a lower deck support, wherein the lower deck support extends horizontally from the top end of the sigma spring section, and wherein the lower deck support includes a fulcrum which is situated on the top of the lower deck support, (6) a vertical deck support, and (7) an upper deck.

MODULAR RAILING FOR ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION

A modular railing system for on-site assembly of a railing system along a roadway is provided. The modular railing system can include a deck with an edge beam along one side and a railing that can be attached to the edge beam. Attachment of the railing to the edge beam raises the joint between the deck and the railing to inhibit water seepage into the joint. In a specific embodiment, UHPC can be used to attach the railing to the edge beam.