Perforated structure mountable onto a seabed
A perforated structure mountable onto a seabed for establishing a deep-water port or an artificial island comprises: a plurality prefabricated perforated modules integratable into said structure; and at least one connector interconnecting corner portions of said prefabricated perforated modules. Each prefabricated perforated module has a corner portion comprising a concave surface such that said corner portions being integrated together into said structure form a cavity to be filled with a concrete. The connector comprises a crosspiece having three arms orthogonal to each other; each arm has a cross-like cross section. The crosspiece has reinforcing members at least partially mechanically connectable to said corner portions.
1. A perforated structure mountable onto a seabed for establishing a deep-water port or an artificial island; said structure comprising:
a. a plurality of prefabricated perforated modules integratable into said structure;
b. at least one connector interconnecting corner portions of said prefabricated perforated modules;
wherein each prefabricated perforated module has a corner portion comprising a concave surface such that said corner portions being integrated together into said structure form a cavity;
wherein said connector comprises a crosspiece having three arms orthogonal to each other; each arm has a cross-like cross section;
wherein said crosspiece has reinforcing members distributed within said cavity; said cavity is fillable with a concrete.
2. A method of establishing a deep-water port or an artificial island; said method comprising the steps of
a. providing a plurality of prefabricated perforated modules integratable into said structure; each prefabricated perforated module has a corner portion comprising a concave surface such that said corner portions being integrated together into said structure form a cavity to be filled with a concrete;
b. providing at least one connector;
c. positioning corner portions of said prefabricated perforated modules such that a cavity surrounding said corner portions is formed;
d. mounting said connector comprising crosspiece having three arms orthogonal to each other within formed cavity; each arm has a cross-like cross section; said crosspiece has reinforcing members;
e. connecting said reinforcing members to said corner portions; and
f. filling said cavity with concrete.