Patent ID: 6012328
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: E02D,G01B

Abstract:
A method of determining a penetration depth when putting in place supporting elements into a water bed, the method comprising the steps of measuring water pressure by a pressure sensor which is fastened underwater at least directly to a supporting element or to a device connected to the supporting element; before a beginning or during a putting in place of a supporting element, taking a first reading of the pressure sensor and keeping the first reading as a reference value; after consuming a certain amount of energy for the putting in place of the supporting element or after the completion of a time interval required for this, taking a further reading of the pressure sensor and retaining the further reading; from a difference a preceding and further readings, calculating a penetration depth achieved by an intermediate putting in place; in case that a desired penetration depth is not yet sufficient, repeating the preceding method steps from the step of the taking and retaining the further reading of the pressure sensor.