INTERLOCKING STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING SLOPE, UNRESTRAINED EARTH OR THE LIKE

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide an interlocking stabilization system (100) for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like. Accordingly, the interlocking stabilization system (100) includes: a) a compressed bearing plate (110); b) at least one earth anchor (150) having a plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) penetrated to a predetermined depth and in communication with the compressed bearing plate (110) through a tendon bar/wire (160); wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160), such that a reflective frustum cone or compact soil reaction (112) is formed thereof; wherein the plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) of the at least one earth anchor (150) is able to extend outwardly to an angle as the earth anchor (150) is progressively withdrawn under the compression, such that a frustum cone or end bearing force (154) is formed thereof; and wherein action-reaction forces (reflective frustum and end bearing force) defined between the compressed bearing plate (110) and progressively with-drawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) are able to eliminate or overcome the active and passive zone pressures existed in the slope, unrestrained earth or the like.

Claims

1. An interlocking stabilization system (100) for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like, the interlocking stabilization system (100) includes: a) a compressed bearing plate (110); b) at least one earth anchor (150) having a plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) penetrated to a predetermined depth and in communication with the compressed bearing plate (110) through a tendon bar/wire (160); wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160), such that a reflective frustum cone or compact soil reaction (112) is formed under the surface of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like; wherein the plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) of the at least one earth anchor (150) is able to extend outwardly to an angle as the earth anchor (150) is progressively withdrawn under the compression, such that a frustum cone or end bearing force (154) is formed under the predetermined depth of the surface of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like; and wherein action-reaction forces (reflective frustum and end bearing force) defined between the compressed bearing plate (110) and progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) are adapted to be transmitted through the soil of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like, such that active and passive zone pressures existed in the slope, unrestrained earth or the like are able to be eliminated or overcome.

2. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 1, wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be communicated with neighbouring compressed bearing plates (110) in array manner through linkage arms (120) and/or tensioning rods/wires (130), such that a surface interlocking (140) for distributing any tension, compression and/or shear loads to a larger bulk surface area or volumetric zone of a slope, unrestrained earth or the like is formed.

3. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 1, wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor (150) by progressively withdrawn of the earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) at predefined pressure.

4. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 3, wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) and the progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) is performed by a jack (200).

5. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 4, wherein the jack (200) can be a mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical jack or the like.

6. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 1, wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) and the progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) is retained by a wedge (300).

7. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 6, wherein the retained compressed bearing plate (110) that is in communication with the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) are being set by cement grout (400).

8. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 7, wherein the cement grout (400) is introduced to a drilled passage (420) through grout tubing (430).

9. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 8, wherein the drilled passage (420) is pressurized to ensure bubbles or airs to be released thereof through air flow valve (440) at predetermined pressure.

10. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 7, wherein the cement grout (400) which is set through the tendon bar/wire (160) is adapted to provide further frictional force (164) to prevent any shearing forces or movements within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like.

11. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 1, wherein the interlocking stabilization system (100) is optionally provided with a damper (500) for earthquake, such that to further prevent any shearing forces or movements or trembling of ground within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like caused by the earthquake.

12. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 11, wherein the damper (500) includes an independent retaining plate (520) and a biasing means (540), said independent retaining plate (520) and the biasing means (540) are being configured in between a cap (560) and the compressed bearing plate (110), such that the biasing means (540) is adapted to be stressed to prevent any shearing forces or movements or trembling of ground within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like caused by the earthquake.

13. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 12, wherein the biasing means (540) can be a mechanical spring, pneumatic/hydraulic spring or the like.

14. The interlocking stabilization system (100) accordingly to claim 12, wherein the cap (560) is securely retained at distal end of the tendon bar (160) by a wedge stopper (580).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The present invention will be fully understood from the detailed description given herein below and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, wherein:

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of an interlocking stabilization system for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like; and its combination of elements or parts thereof in accordance with preferred exemplary of the present invention;

[0034] FIG. 1a is an enlarged auxiliary view of section A of the interlocking stabilization system shown in FIG. 1 according to preferred exemplary of the present invention;

[0035] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the interlocking stabilization system illustrating a jack configured thereon to introduce force to progressively withdrawn earth anchor through a tendon bar/wire such that bearing plate is compressed; and wherein a retained compressed bearing plate which is in communication with the earth anchor through the tendon bar/wire are then being set by cement grout according to preferred exemplary of the present invention.

[0036] FIGS. 2a to 2e is an enlarged auxiliary view of sections B, C, D, E and F of the interlocking stabilization system shown in FIG. 2 according to preferred exemplary of the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 3 shows a side cross-sectional view of the interlocking stabilization system wherein a damper for earthquake is being introduced therein according to another preferred exemplary of the present invention;

[0038] FIG. 3a is an enlarged auxiliary view of section G of the interlocking stabilization system shown in FIG. 3 according to another preferred exemplary of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0039] The present invention relates to an interlocking stabilization system for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like. Hereinafter, this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, it is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred exemplary of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications and equivalents without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

[0040] The present invention aims to provide an interlocking stabilization system for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like which is adapted to minimize the failure of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like. Accordingly, the interlocking stabilization system of the present invention enables to sufficiently eliminate and/or overcome the active and passive zone pressures existed in the slope, unrestrained earth or the like, such that effectiveness and competency to minimize the failure of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like are achieved.

[0041] The interlocking stabilization system for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like according to the preferred exemplary of the present invention will now be described in accordance to the accompanying drawings FIGS. 1 to 3a, either individually or in any combination thereof.

[0042] FIG. 1 illustrates an arrangement of the interlocking stabilization system (100) for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like and its associated components thereof in accordance with preferred exemplary of the present invention. Accordingly, the interlocking stabilization system (100) generally includes a compressed bearing plate (110); and at least one earth anchor (150) penetrated to a predetermined depth of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like. It will be appreciated that the at least one earth anchor (150) is in communication with the compressed bearing plate (110) through a tendon bar/wire (160).

[0043] By way of example but not limitation, the compressed bearing plate (110) of the present invention may be configured to communicate with other neighbouring compressed bearing plates (110). Accordingly, said compressed bearing plate (100) may be communication with other neighbouring compressed bearing plate (100) in an array manner through linkage arms (120) and/or tensioning rods/wires (130), such that a surface interlocking (140) for distributing any tension, compression and/or shear loads to a larger bulk surface area or volumetric zone of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like can be formed. It will be appreciated that the linkage arms (120) and/or tensioning rods/wires (130) is capable to further provide retention characteristic to the interlocking stabilization system (100), particularly on the surface area or volumetric zone of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like.

[0044] In the preferred exemplary of the present invention, the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160), such that a reflective frustum cone or compact soil reaction (112) is formed under the surface of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like. Accordingly, the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor (150) by progressively withdrawn of the earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) at predefined pressure.

[0045] It should be noted that at least one earth anchor (150) is preferably provided with a plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) penetrated to a predetermined depth and in communication with the compressed bearing plate (110) through a tendon bar/wire (160). Accordingly, the plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) of the at least one earth anchor (150) is able to extend outwardly to an angle as the earth anchor (150) is progressively withdrawn under the compression, such that a frustum cone or end bearing force (154) is formed under the predetermined depth of the surface of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like.

[0046] It is important to note that action-reaction forces (i.e. the reflective frustum and the end bearing force) defined between the compressed bearing plate (110) and progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) are adapted to be transmitted through the soil of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like, such that active and passive zone pressures existed in the slope, unrestrained earth or the like are able to be eliminated or overcome.

[0047] In the preferred exemplary of the present invention, the compressed bearing plate (110) and the progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) is preferably performed by a jack (200). By way of example but not limitation, the jack (200) can be a mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical jack or the like. Preferably, but not limited to, the compressed bearing plate (110) and the progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) is then retained by a wedge (300).

[0048] It will be appreciated that retained compressed bearing plate (110) which is in communication with the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) are then being set by cement grout (400). By way of example but not limitation, the cement grout (400) is preferably introduced to a drilled passage (420) through grout tubing (430). Accordingly, the drilled passage (420) is preferably being pressurized to ensure bubbles or airs to be released thereof through air flow valve (440) at predetermined pressure. It should be noted that the cement grout (400) which is being set through the tendon bar/wire (160) is adapted to provide further frictional force (164) to prevent any shearing forces or movements within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like.

[0049] If desired, the interlocking stabilization system (100) may be optionally provided with a damper (500) for earthquake to further prevent any shearing forces or movements or trembling of ground within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like caused by the earthquake. By way of example but not limitation, the damper (500) may preferably equip with an independent retaining plate (520) and a biasing means (540), wherein said independent retaining plate (520) and the biasing means (540) are being configured in between a cap (560) and the compressed bearing plate (110), such that the biasing means (540) is adapted to be stressed to prevent any shearing forces or movements or trembling of ground within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like caused by the earthquake.

[0050] By way of example but not limitation, the biasing means (540) can be a mechanical spring, pneumatic/hydraulic spring or the like. Preferably, but not limited to, the cap (560) of the damper (500) is securely retained at distal end of the tendon bar (160) by a wedge stopper (580).

[0051] The damper (500), biasing means (540) and the cap (560) with wedge stopper (580), although exemplary, will be used herein in describing the configurations and functions of the present invention, however other variations, designs and/or configurations of the damper, biasing means, cap stopper and it associated components and/or members, or their assemblies thereof may also contemplate. As such, the damper (500), biasing means (540) and the cap (560) with wedge stopper (580) described herein should not be construed as limiting in any way.

[0052] It should be noted that configurations of various parts, elements and/or members used to carry out the above-mentioned embodiments are illustrative and exemplary only. One of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that those configurations, parts, elements and/or members used herein may be altered in a manner so as to obtain different effects or desired operating characteristics. Other combinations and/or modifications of the above-described configurations, arrangements, structures, applications, functions or components used in the practice of the present invention, in addition to those not specifically recited, may be varied or otherwise particularly adapted to specific environments and conditions, manufacturing specifications, design parameters or other operating requirements without departing from the general principles of the same.

[0053] The invention being thus described, it will be obvious that the same may be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the principle and scope of the invention, and all such modifications as would obvious to one skilled in the art intended to be included within the scope of following claims.