Patent ID: 8739343
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: E01D,E02B,F16F

Abstract:
1. A method for dissipating an applied force, comprising: providing a system, comprising: a first end; and a second end, the modular components arranged in series between the first end and the second end such that the applied force contacts a first modular component of the series; dissipating the applied force by buckling at least one cell wall of the cells of the energy dissipation unit of the first modular component of the series; upon the buckling of at least one cell wall of the cells of the energy dissipation unit of the first modular component, transferring remaining force to a next adjacent modular component in the series until at least one of all of the applied force has been dissipated and no further adjacent modular components remain in the series; wherein the plurality of modular components is configured to attach to a marine structure.