MODULAR SEMI-SUBMERGED STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF ITS FABRICATION Russian patent published in 2015 - IPC B63B35/44 B63B1/10 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to ship building, particularly, to modular floating structures for various types of installations. Modular semi-submerged structure 1 comprises platform to accommodate various structures nearby sea shore or sides of lakes and rivers. Said structure 1 comprises two or more interconnected semi-submerged modules 10, 10′, 10′′. Each of said modules includes deck 11 located above water level under operating conditions to confine a part of said platform. Carcass 12 is arranged above said deck and comprises inside first watertight compartments that double as ballast. It is submerged in operation. Multiple columns 13 integrating structurally said carcass with said deck and have inside second watertight compartments that double as ballast. Semi-submerged structure comprises supports 16 that integrate structurally the adjacent semi-submerged modules at the level of appropriate columns 13. Invention covers also the method of fabrication of described structure.

EFFECT: enhanced performances, higher reliability and manufacturability.

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