Patent ID: 6019055
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: A43B,B63B,E02D

Abstract:
A method for the improvement of load-bearing capacity of floating structure, including the diversion of loads to other area(s) of the structure by means of hydraulic action between at least two floating or resilient means installed under the floating structure, said method comprising:causing a first portion of a load at a first location in the structure to be imposed on a first of said means through a fluid in a first chamber associated with the first of said means,in response to the load, causing a portion of the fluid to flow from the first chamber through a confined passage to a second chamber associated with a second of said means at another location in the structure, andutilizing said flow to divert a second portion of the load to and cause downward movement of the second of said means,whereby the diversion of initial and subsequent loads is carried out in a predetermined manner.