A progressive stage load distributing and absorbing system that lies below a superstructure material which is exposed to percussive forces. The progressive stage load distributing and absorbing system is interposed between the superstructure material and a foundation. The system has a barrier layer that lies below the superstructure material and an underlayment infrastructure positioned below the barrier layer. Included in the underlayment infrastructure are hat-shaped absorbing members that have a relatively compliant stage subsystem and one or more relatively stiff stage subsystems.

A system is provided for diverting water at a shoreline to prevent erosion. The smart breakwall diversion system provides a resilient design that uses incoming water-flow to reduce the impact of wave action on a shoreline. Features of the system include openings and diverters that absorb and redirect the flow of wave forces. A laser-cut pattern on a steel cover of the front of the system can be artist-designed and act as protection against floating debris, as well as prevent fish and other aquatic life from entering. A step diverter design reduces velocity of incoming water and redirects it back towards the body of water in a controlled manner. The smart breakwall diversion system decreases the impact of wave energy on immediate and surrounding waterfront property.

A system is provided for diverting water at a shoreline to prevent erosion. The smart breakwall diversion system provides a resilient design that uses incoming water-flow to reduce the impact of wave action on a shoreline. Features of the system include openings and diverters that absorb and redirect the flow of wave forces. A laser-cut pattern on a steel cover of the front of the system can be artist-designed and act as protection against floating debris, as well as prevent fish and other aquatic life from entering. A step diverter design reduces velocity of incoming water and redirects it back towards the body of water in a controlled manner. The smart breakwall diversion system decreases the impact of wave energy on immediate and surrounding waterfront property.

A system is provided for diverting water at a shoreline to prevent erosion. The smart breakwall diversion system provides a resilient design that uses incoming water-flow to reduce the impact of wave action on a shoreline. Features of the system include openings and diverters that absorb and redirect the flow of wave forces. A laser-cut pattern on a steel cover of the front of the system can be artist-designed and act as protection against floating debris, as well as prevent fish and other aquatic life from entering. A step diverter design reduces velocity of incoming water and redirects it back towards the body of water in a controlled manner The smart breakwall diversion system decreases the impact of wave energy on immediate and surrounding waterfront property.

A system is provided for diverting water at a shoreline to prevent erosion. The smart breakwall diversion system provides a resilient design that uses incoming water-flow to reduce the impact of wave action on a shoreline. Features of the system include openings and diverters that absorb and redirect the flow of wave forces. A laser-cut pattern on a steel cover of the front of the system can be artist-designed and act as protection against floating debris, as well as prevent fish and other aquatic life from entering. A step diverter design reduces velocity of incoming water and redirects it back towards the body of water in a controlled manner The smart breakwall diversion system decreases the impact of wave energy on immediate and surrounding waterfront property.

A flexible and displaceable wave-energy dissipation system includes a number of wave-energy dissipating system cells arranged forming a cell-type network. The system further includes one or more anchors securing the system to a floor or foundation site beneath a water body. Each anchor can include a vertical structural element securable to a plurality of concrete platforms or caps. The system cell can include one or more wave-energy dissipating units including a respective buoy. The buoys can be height-adjustable. Chains or other flexible links may connect the buoys to the anchors in various directions. The wave-energy dissipating units, when connected to one another, create a movable, wave-energy dissipating structure.

This publication relates to a shallow water terminal, preferably for storing and loading or unloading hydrocarbons, such as LNG, oil or gas. The base structure comprises a floatable, and removable seabed substructure (10) intended to be supported by a seabed (30), the seabed substructure (10) comprising a base structure (11) provided preferably with an upwards extending wall structure (22), arranged along at least a part of the periphery of the base structure (11), the base structure (10) preferably also being provided with an opening (23) in the wall structure (22) for allowing the floatable module to be berthed in and supported by the seabed substructure (10). The base structure (10) is provided with strong points (24) configured to receive the ends of preinstalled vertical piles (14) for at least temporary support of the base structure (11) during a piling operation for permanent piling of the base structure (10) to the sea bed (30). The publication also relates to a method for piling a base structure on or above a seabed (30).

A pergola shade system designed for use with a pier over water. The pergola shade system includes as its primary components a roof assembly, a framework to support the roof assembly above the pier, and an anchor assembly that removably and securely mounts the roof assembly and framework to the pier. The anchor assembly is constructed of components that permit the roof structure and framework of the pergola shade system to be both easily erected on a pier for use and easily disassembled from the pier for storage.

An apparatus for impeding beach erosion includes a sea-facing barrier wall penetrated by large holes that allow water mixed with sand to enter the apparatus. Smaller holes provided in a rear wall allow the water to drain out after the entrained sand has settled. An underlying water reservoir fills with the drained water and gravitationally anchors the apparatus. The reservoir can be buried in the sand or placed on top thereof. The top of the barrier wall can be curved to direct water back toward the sea. The barrier wall can extend above the rear wall, and a backstop wall can form an additional sand-collecting chamber behind the rear wall. The walls can be made from plywood, metal, or plastic. Embodiments can be disassembled and/or folded for transport and storage. Internal reinforcing partition walls can extend between the barrier and rear walls. The apparatus can be further anchored by stakes.

An apparatus for impeding beach erosion includes a sea-facing barrier wall penetrated by large holes that allow water mixed with sand to enter the apparatus. Smaller holes provided in a rear wall allow the water to drain out after the entrained sand has settled. An underlying water reservoir fills with the drained water and gravitationally anchors the apparatus. The reservoir can be buried in the sand or placed on top thereof. The top of the barrier wall can be curved to direct water back toward the sea. The barrier wall can extend above the rear wall, and a backstop wall can form an additional sand-collecting chamber behind the rear wall. The walls can be made from plywood, metal, or plastic. Embodiments can be disassembled and/or folded for transport and storage. Internal reinforcing partition walls can extend between the barrier and rear walls. The apparatus can be further anchored by stakes.