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REEF AND SHORELINE RESTORATION, RETENTION, AND PROTECTION PASSIVE, NON-FERROUS, NON-REACTIVE PRECAST SOLUTION
20230039419 · 2023-02-09 ·

A non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration and retention solution may include at least one generally hexagonal structure including a body having a first end opposite a second end. The body may define a passage from the first end to the second end and at least one aperture defined in the side or sides of the body. The at least one aperture may be constructed and arranged to allow fluid flow through the passage of the at least one generally hexagonal structure. In this way, at least one or a plurality of non-ferrous non-reactive precast shoreline restoration solution may reduce erosion of shoreline and reef by functioning as a wave break in an aquatic operating environment.

RESILIENT WATERFRONT PLATFORM
20230040756 · 2023-02-09 ·

The EPX2 Resilient Waterfront Platform is a new and useful process, a resilient building technology that provides for the efficient adaptation and safeguard of waterfronts against adverse events. It is an optimized, elevated Waterfront Resiliency infrastructure solution that is legible, practical, high quality, highly efficient, and deployable, and provides a timely go-to standard for new and existing Waterfront communities and historic districts at risk to Climate Change. One purpose of this resilient building technology is to improve public safety and minimize property damage in response to accelerating climate change forces, including seismic, flooding, and sea level rise. The platform assembly is comprised of several components including elevated sea walls, wharves, piers, buildings, accessways and the rehabilitation of historic architecture components, as applicable. It is an effective, practical, and permanent solution to resist natural forces, while providing a modernized platform for a variety of waterfront experiences.

EROSION CONTROL APPARATUS
20230002988 · 2023-01-05 ·

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.

Self-expanding barrier having a mesh sheath
11560681 · 2023-01-24 ·

An article for use in damming or channeling surface water flow is comprised of a non-woven polymer fabric sleeve which is encased in a sheath made of polymeric mesh. The sleeve contains a water absorbent material. When water passes through the sheath and sleeve, the absorbent swells up, to change the barrier from a flattened article to a bulky shape article. Preferably, the sleeve is black or brown and the sheath is a mesh comprised of highly visible bright orange fibers; the sheath has a regular pattern of openings nominally equivalent in area to 4 to 5 mm diameter holes; and the sheath has about 25 to about 60 percent open area.

Integrating articulated concrete blocks with gabion/reno cages
11555284 · 2023-01-17 ·

An articulated concrete block system that includes a gabion mattress drainage layer. The two major components of the system reduce the effects of erosion and increase the hydraulic stability in areas that experience high velocity water flows, hydraulic jumps, and will dissipate wave energy action for shoreline and coastal erosion. Geosynthetics are first placed on the ground surface, followed by a gabion mattress drainage layer, a smaller aggregate layer for fine grading, another optional geosynthetic layer, and then the articulated concrete blocks overlie the system.

Cellular structures
11549229 · 2023-01-10 · ·

A cellular structure includes a plurality of interconnected cells of fabric material. The cells are at least partially filled with a composite fill material that includes a particulate material and a bonding agent. A cellular unit made up of a plurality of the interconnected cells may have an associated load-bearing frame to enable lifting and/or transportation of the structure. The fill material is preferably resilient.

EROSION CONTROL APPARATUS
20230002989 · 2023-01-05 ·

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.

EROSION CONTROL APPARATUS
20230002989 · 2023-01-05 ·

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.

Flood barriers
11535996 · 2022-12-27 ·

A flood mitigation barrier comprising a line of central structures wrapped in a flexible heat shrinkable polymer material. The polymer material is configured such that when heat is applied to the material, shrinks to conform around the central structures.

Shoreline erosion protection using anchored concrete boulders
11530518 · 2022-12-20 ·

Man-made boulders anchored to a grade beam to prevent erosion of a bulkhead. The boulders are fabricated using woven bags filled with concrete and located on the water side of the bulkhead. An anchor bolt is embedded in the top surface of the boulder concrete. A concrete grade beam equipped with anchor bolts is located on the land side of the bulkhead. Cables are threaded between the anchor bolts of the concrete boulders and the anchor bolts of the grade beam. The weight of the concrete boulders plus the tensioned cables provide a structure that resists movement and protects the bulkhead from deterioration due to wave action. If upgrade soil protection is needed, rock-filled gabion cages can be installed over the grade beam.