Patent ID: 6623214
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: E02B,E02D,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for repairing a geotextile tube having a rupture aperture therein, comprisinga backing member disposed within the tube adjacent to and having a dimension larger than the aperture; a friction enhancing element disposed between the backing member and the tube at the aperture and engaging the tube on an inside surface thereof; an aperture-closing support member disposed externally of the tube; a second friction enhancing element disposed between the support member and the tube at the aperture and engaging the tube on an outside surface thereof; and a fastener device firmly connecting the backing and support members and extending through the tube fabric, thereby to close the aperture; wherein the friction enhancing elements substantially prevent any slippage between the backing and support members and the tube thereby to maintain closure of the aperture during continued service of the tube.