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WO2011011386A1
WO2011011386A1 PCT/US2010/042563 US2010042563W WO2011011386A1 WO 2011011386 A1 WO2011011386 A1 WO 2011011386A1 US 2010042563 W US2010042563 W US 2010042563W WO 2011011386 A1 WO2011011386 A1 WO 2011011386A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/50—Anchoring arrangements or methods for special vessels, e.g. for floating drilling platforms or dredgers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H9/00—Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate
    • E04H9/14—Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against other dangerous influences, e.g. tornadoes, floods
    • E04H9/145—Floods
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
    • B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
    • B63B2035/4426—Stationary floating buildings for human use, e.g. floating dwellings or floating restaurants
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A30/00—Adapting or protecting infrastructure or their operation
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A50/00—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE in human health protection, e.g. against extreme weather

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  • FIG. 1 depicts a side view of an exemplary floatable vessel within an exemplary foundation, with the concrete liner of the foundation shown in cross section, and with a portion of the floatable vessel shown in cross section to reveal separate fresh water and waste reservoirs;
  • FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the floatable vessel of FIG. 1, shown with the foundation filled with water and with the concrete liner shown in cross section;
  • FIG. 3 depicts a side view, shown in cross section, of an exemplary stabilizing post associated with the foundation, shown with a tether cable including a spring- loaded tensioning member;
  • FIG. 4 depicts another exemplary stabilizing post configuration, shown in cross section, having a plurality of abutting flanges, and with the base section not shown;
  • FIG. 5 depicts a side view of an exemplary quick release mechanism, shown in a locked position, for use with the tether cable of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 6 depicts a side view of the exemplary quick release mechanism of FIG. 5, shown in an unlocked position
  • FIG. 7 depicts a top view of the mounting member of FIGS. 5 and 6;
  • FIG. 8 depicts a side view, shown in cross section, of an exemplary stabilizing post associated with the foundation, shown with a tether cable including a counterweight tensioning member;
  • FIG. 9 depicts a top view of an exemplary I-beam for use in constructing a structure on the decking of the floatable vessel;
  • FIG. 10 depicts a top view of an exemplary brace for use with the I-beam of FIG.
  • FIG. 11 depicts a top view of an exemplary wall section for use with the I-beam of FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 12 depicts a top view of the brace of FIG. 10 secured to the deck of the floatable vessel, and shown with the I-beam of FIG. 9 secured to the brace;
  • FIG. 13 depicts a top view of the combined I-beam of FIG. 9, brace of FIG. 10, and wall section of FIG. 11, and shown with the combination secured to the deck of the floatable vessel;
  • FIG. 14 depicts a side view of the brace of FIG. 10, shown with an insulator, bolts, nuts, and washers exploded out from the other structures of the brace;
  • FIG. 15 depicts a side view of the brace of FIG. 14 secured to the deck of the floatable vessel, and shown with the I-beam of FIG. 9 secured to the brace;
  • FIG. 16 depicts a front view of an exemplary construction for a structure, showing the precast wall sections of FIG. 11 being installed between the I-beams;
  • FIG. 17 depicts a top view, shown in cross section, of a version of the structure of
  • FIG. 16 showing the structure including a brick facade
  • FIG. 18 depicts a top view of an exemplary structure supported by a plurality of support beams
  • FIG. 19 depicts a top view of the structure of FIG. 18 secured by L-shaped corner supports and cross ties;
  • FIG. 20 depicts a top view of an exemplary floatable vessel within an exemplary foundation, and an exemplary grate surrounding and connecting the decking of the vessel with the surrounding land;
  • FIG. 21A-C depicts a side view in series of a grate of FIG. 20 pivoting about hinged connections with movement of the floatable vessel; 0118092.0575763
  • FIG. 22 depicts a side view of an exemplary driveway grate for use with the exemplary floatable vessel
  • FIG. 23 depicts a top view of the driveway grate of FIG. 22;
  • FIG. 24 depicts a side view of another exemplary floatable vessel having living quarters beneath the deck of the vessel;
  • FIG. 25 depicts a top view of the floatable vessel of FIG. 24;
  • FIG. 26 depicts an exemplary floor plan for the living quarters of the floatable vessel of FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 27 depicts a top view of another exemplary floatable vessel that serves as an airport.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate an exemplary foundation (100) associated with a floatable vessel (200) having a hull (300) and structure (400). Additionally, FIGS. 20-23 illustrate connecting grates (500) that bridge floatable vessel (200) to the surrounding land.
  • foundation (100) comprises an excavated area of earth beneath and surrounding floatable vessel (200).
  • Foundation (100) further comprises a liner (110), pillars (120), a sump pump (130), and stabilizing posts (140). These components of foundation (100), and their subcomponents, will be described in greater detail in the following paragraphs.
  • Liner (110) comprises walls (111) and floor (112).
  • liner (110) is made from concrete, although other materials for liner (110) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art based on the teachings herein.
  • some suitable other materials may include brick, stone, other masonry block, among other materials with adequate strength and integrity to support floatable vessel (200) within a defined space and also securely hold stabilizing posts (140) as described further below.
  • walls (111) of liner (110) are connected either directly or indirectly through other intervening structures to completely line the sides (101) of foundation (100).
  • walls (111) further connect with, either directly or indirectly through other intervening structures, floor (112).
  • Floor (112) extends inward from walls (111) to completely line the base (102) of foundation (100).
  • the thickness of liner (110) may be of any suitable dimension. Various suitable thicknesses for liner (110) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein. 0118092.0575763 - 6 -
  • Pillars (120) are positioned along floor (112) of liner (110).
  • pillars (120) comprise poured concrete structures that are unitarily formed with floor (112) of liner (110).
  • pillars (120) comprises separate structures altogether that may be fastened to floor (112), or that may be of sufficient mass such that pillars (120) generally remain in a desired position. While in the present example pillars (120) are constructed of concrete, in view of the teachings herein, other suitable materials of construction for pillars (120) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. As shown in the illustrated versions of FIGS.
  • Pillars (120) are configured to support floatable vessel (200) when the water level within foundation (100) is sufficiently low (e.g., when the water level is such that floatable vessel (200) is not yet afloat). Also in the present example, pillars (120) are equally spaced to share the distribution of the weight of floatable vessel (200). Of course in some other versions the spacing of pillars (120) may be unequal. Pillars (120) are further configured such that the top surface (121) of each pillar (120) is level and each of the top surfaces (121) is level with each other.
  • Pillars (120) may be configured with any desired height. In the illustrated version shown in FIG. 1, pillars (120) have a height that permits access beneath floatable vessel (200) for cleaning, inspection, and maintenance while also generally aligning structure (400) of floatable vessel (200) with the ground surrounding foundation (100).
  • sump pump (130) is located at one end of foundation
  • sump pump (130) may be located centrally within foundation (100) or in any other suitable location.
  • floor (112) of foundation (100) is sloped such that water collected within foundation (100) will drain towards sump pump (130).
  • Sump pump (130) is connected with a drain pipe (131) that carries the water away from foundation 0118092.0575763
  • Sump pump (130) may be of any suitable design, and suitable sump pumps (130) for use with foundation (100) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art based on the teachings herein.
  • stabilizing posts (140) are positioned along the perimeter of foundation (100) at each end.
  • Stabilizing posts (140) comprise a base (141) and an extending section (142).
  • base (141) of each stabilizing post (140) is recessed into base (102) of foundation (100) and held securely in place by the adjacent walls (111) and floor (112) of liner (110).
  • stabilizing posts (140) are secured to the bedrock beneath foundation (100) by suitable fastening structures that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • floor (112) of liner (110) extends over each base (141) of each stabilizing post (140) to securely hold stabilizing post (140) within foundation (100).
  • extending sections (142) are selectively, yet securely, connected with floatable vessel (200).
  • each extending sections (142) of stabilizing posts (140) comprise first telescoping member (143), second telescoping member (144), and third telescoping member (145).
  • the third telescoping member (145) is selective, yet securely, connected with floatable vessel (200), and the first telescoping member (143) is connected with base (141).
  • first telescoping member (143) is formed unitarily with base (141) and does not itself have any telescoping motion, yet it houses other telescoping members (144, 145).
  • second and third telescoping members (144, 145) reside within first telescoping member (143).
  • FIG. 2 when the water level within foundation (100) is 0118092.0575763
  • second and/or third telescoping members (144, 145) extend upward from first telescoping member (143) due to the upward force exerted on these telescoping members (144, 145) from the buoyant forces associated with floatable vessel (200).
  • This movement of extending section (142) and its telescoping members (143, 144, 145) allows for floatable vessel (200) to remain linked with foundation (100) over a range of water levels that may exist from time to time based on the environmental conditions and circumstances.
  • buoyant forces associated with floatable vessel (200) cause the telescoping action of telescoping members (144, 145), it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein that in other versions such telescoping action may be accomplished or assisted by one or more driven motors or other mechanical devices.
  • stabilizing posts (140) are constructed from marine grade stainless steel, however, other materials of construction may be used in addition to or instead of marine grade stainless steel. In any event, the materials used for stabilizing posts (140) should have adequate corrosion resistance and be able to withstand marine environments and prolonged exposure to water. Based on the teachings herein, other materials for constructing stabilizing posts (140) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • first telescoping member (143) is formed unitarily with base (141); of course in other versions first telescoping member (143) may instead be formed separate from base (141) and connected with base (141) by any suitable fastening means.
  • first telescoping member (143) may instead be formed separate from base (141) and connected with base (141) by any suitable fastening means.
  • first telescoping member (143) comprises an inwardly extending flange (146).
  • second telescoping member (144) comprises an outwardly extending flange (147) at one end and an inwardly extending flange (148) at the opposing end of second telescoping member (144).
  • Third telescoping member (145) comprises an outwardly extending flange (149) at one end as well.
  • telescoping members (143, 144, 145) fit together such that inward and outward flanges of telescoping members (143, 144, 145) contact each other when telescoping members (143, 144, 145) are extended as shown in FIG. 2.
  • Still other configurations for telescopically or movably connecting telescoping members will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • the present example has been described including three telescoping members (143, 144, 145), more or fewer telescoping members may be used.
  • an upper portion of extending section (142) connects floatable vessel (200) with stabilizing post (140), which ultimately connects to foundation (100), thereby linking floatable vessel (200) with foundation (100).
  • Various types of connections may be used to secure floatable vessel (200) to extending section (142).
  • an upper portion of third telescoping member (145) is welded to hull (300) of floatable vessel (200).
  • a connecting bracket (not shown) is bolted or otherwise fastened to both an upper portion of extending section (142) and a connection point on hull (300).
  • Still other connection types for securely connecting stabilizing post (140) to floatable vessel (200) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • each stabilization post (140) is fitted with a tether cable (160) as described further below.
  • break-away point (150) is configured as a weak point in stabilizing post (140) to ensure that when the stresses exerted on stabilization posts (140) are too great, stabilization posts (140) separate at break-away point (150).
  • break-away point (150) is configured such that separation at break-away point (150) is a destructive separation such that a new stabilization post (140) would be required to return stabilization post (140) to its non-separated configuration once the water level has declined.
  • break-away point (150) is configured such that separation at break-away point (150) is non-destructive such that the separation is repairable, e.g., the separate sections of stabilization post (140) may be readily reattached either without any required replacement parts, or without any significant required replacement parts.
  • break-away point (150) is configured such that third telescoping member (145) separates from second telescoping member (144). In some other versions, break-away point (150) is configured such that extending section (142) separates from base (141). In some other versions, break-away point (150) is configured to occur at the connection point between extending section (142) of stabilizing post (140) and floatable vessel (200), such that stabilizing post (140) itself does not separate into two pieces, but instead separates from floatable vessel (200).
  • Tether cable (160) is configured as a safety structure that permits floatable vessel
  • the term "home site” here is meant to represent an area associated with foundation (100). Of course areas associated with foundation (100) may be some distance away from foundation (100) itself (e.g., separated by many feet of flood water between foundation (100) and floatable vessel (200)).
  • tether cable (160) is of such a length to allow floatable vessel (200) to be linked to the home site when water level rises as much as about 10 feet above what stabilizing post (140) can accommodate; of course other lengths for tether cable (160) may be used instead, and such other lengths will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • tether cable (160) comprises quick release member
  • tether cable (160) is positioned within stabilizing post (140), and extends from base (141) to the top of extending section (142).
  • Quick release member (161) is located generally at the top of tether cable (160)
  • anchoring member (162) is located generally at the bottom of tether cable (160)
  • tensioning member (163) is positioned generally between quick release member (161) and anchoring member (162); although other locations along tether cable (160) may suffice for placement of quick release member (161), anchoring member (162), and/or tensioning member (163).
  • quick release member (161) tether cable (160) is connected with floatable vessel (200).
  • quick release member (161) comprises a coupling (166), a ring (167), and a pin (168).
  • Coupling (166) connects to tether cable (160) and includes an opening (not shown) configured to receive pin (168).
  • Ring (167) is configured with a gap (170) having flanges (171) that have respective openings (not shown) for receiving pin (168).
  • 0118092.0575763 - 12 - gap (170) and flanges (171) are configured such that openings of flanges (171) align with opening of coupling (166).
  • pin (168) allows for pin (168) to pass through all openings for securely, yet selectively, connecting ring (167) to coupling (166).
  • pin (168) is retained in place due to a tension force imparted on tether cable (160).
  • pin (168) is retained in place by other structural features (e.g., pin (168) and openings of flanges (171) may be threaded and thus pin (168) may threadably connect with openings of flanges (171)).
  • ring (167) of quick release member (161) connects to floatable vessel (200) at receiving portion (310) of hull (300).
  • Receiving portion (310) comprises a mounting member (311) and a locking hook (312).
  • Mounting member (311) comprises a base (313) that is securely connected to hull (300) in the present example.
  • Mounting member (311) further comprises a mounting portion (314) extending from base (313).
  • Mounting portion (314) is configured with a passage (315) that permits a distal portion (316) of locking hook (312) to pass through passage (315).
  • Mounting portion (314) further comprises an optional recess (321) that houses distal portion (316) of locking hook (312) when receiving portion (310) is in the locked position as described further below.
  • a proximal handle portion (317) of locking hook (312) is selectively connected to an upper surface (318) of mounting portion (314) at lock (319).
  • handle portion (317) When disconnected from lock (319), handle portion (317) is operably configured to pivot such that the pivoting movement causes distal portion (316) to move within passage (315) and thereby create a separation between an underside (320) of mounting portion (314) and distal portion (316) of locking hook (312).
  • locking hook (312) can be considered in an unlocked state.
  • ring (167) When in the unlocked state, ring (167) may be either placed onto locking hook (312) or removed from locking hook (312).
  • handle portion (317) is pivoted in an opposite direction and joined with lock (319), any separation between underside (320) of mounting portion (314) is eliminated, thereby placing locking hook (312) in a 0118092.0575763
  • mounting portion (314) includes another passage that may replace recess (321) such that when in the locked stated, distal portion (316) is positioned into or through this other passage to emerge at or near upper surface (318) of mounting portion (314).
  • Tensioning member (163) is operably configured to maintain a desired tension on tether cable (160). Tensioning member (163) is further operably configured to manage slack in tether cable (160) and the amount of tether cable (160) that is let- out from stabilizing post (140) in situations where floatable vessel (200) has become separated from all or a portion of stabilizing post (140), or when extending section (142) has partially or fully extended.
  • the set-point may be such to not let-out additional tether cable (160) when floatable vessel (200) is only being acted upon by common forces of wind or water currents. But at the same time, the set-point may be such to let-out additional tether cable (160) when floatable vessel (200) is being subject to rising water levels, or other sufficiently great forces (including e.g., uncommonly strong winds or water currents).
  • Various ways to establish a set-point for tensioning member (163) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • the set-point is also adjustable, such that the desired amount of tension permissible in tether cable (160) can be adjusted. For example, a low tension may be acceptable when floatable vessel (200) remains securely connected with extending section (142) of stabilizing post (140), and a high tension may be desired when floatable vessel (200) has separated from extending section (142).
  • tensioning member (163) may further be operably configured to draw-in slack in tether cable (160) when the forces acting on floatable vessel (200) have subsided to a point where there is, or otherwise would be, slack in tether cable (160) (including e.g., when floatable vessel (200) is still connected with stabilizing posts (140) and those posts (140) have telescopically retracted due to declining water levels).
  • Such draw-in functioning may be accomplished in some versions through the use of a motorized reel or other structure that may be manually or automatically controlled.
  • tensioning member (163) to draw-in slack in tether cable (160) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • tensioning member (163) comprises a spring-loaded member
  • tensioning member (163) comprises a counterweight member (165), as shown in FIG. 8, where one or more 0118092.0575763 - 15 - counterweights provide the tensioning control.
  • spring- loaded member (164) and counterweight member (165) may be used in combination with each other or other devices.
  • Various structures and designs for spring-loaded member (164) and/or counterweight member (165) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • tether cable (160) is secured to stabilizing post (140) by a suitable fastening connection; of course tether cable (160) may be secured to structures other than stabilizing post (140) (e.g., a portion of liner (HO)).
  • counterweight member (165) serves the dual function of tensioning member (163) and anchoring member (162).
  • tether cable (160) is securely attached to counterweight member (165), which extends below base (141) of stabilizing post (140) within chamber (169).
  • base (141) is configured such that the opening (172) for tether cable (160) is of a size that it will not permit counterweight member (165) to pass through because of the width of counterweight member (165) being larger than the width of opening (172).
  • anchoring member (165) exists in that counterweight member (165) contacts base (141) at opening (172) thereby anchoring tether cable (160) to stabilizing post (140).
  • Various other suitable fastening structures and fastening locations for use with tether cable (160) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • base (141) of stabilizing post (140) also comprises an access panel (151).
  • excess tether cable (160) is stored in base (141) within a compartment (152).
  • excess tether cable (160) is wound on a spool (not shown); of course other structures may be used to retain excess tether cable (160) as will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • Access panel (151) provides access to compartment (152) for servicing tether cable when needed.
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  • access panel (151) also provides access to service tensioning member (163) and anchoring member (162) as needed.
  • compartment (152) also includes structural features that secure, or assist in securing, stabilizing post (140) to foundation (100) (e.g., pylons or other structures that secure base (141) into bedrock beneath foundation (100)). In such versions, access panel (151) provides access to service these structures as needed.
  • stabilizing post (140) While the above paragraphs have shown and described versions of stabilizing posts (140) and their subcomponents or other associated components, certain modifications to stabilizing post (140) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • the number, as well as the dimensions, of stabilization posts (140) may be varied depending on the application.
  • some features may be omitted entirely from stabilizing posts (140).
  • tensioning member (163) may be omitted, or tether cables (160) may be omitted entirely.
  • Other modifications will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • floatable vessel (200) comprises hull (300) and structure (400). These components and their subcomponents will be described in greater detail in the following paragraphs.
  • Hull (300) comprises sidewalls (330), a bottom (340), and a deck (350), which together define an interior (360).
  • hull (300) is constructed of a suitable marine grade or marine treated metal; of course other materials of construction for hull (300) may be used and will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • Sidewalls (330) and bottom (340) of hull (300) may be configured as straight, sloped, or a combination.
  • Hull (300) is configured to be water-tight, or at 0118092.0575763 - 17 - least substantially water-tight with the ability to pump out excess water taken-on (e.g., through use of a bilge pump or other pumping device).
  • Hull (300) is buoyant such that hull (300) will float when surrounded on all sides by a sufficient amount of water.
  • the configuration of hull (300) is such that it will accommodate whatever structure (400) will be located thereon (e.g., house, apartments, business, hospitals, airports, etc.), including the contents of structure (400) (e.g., furnishings, cars, personal affects, infrastructure devices, etc.).
  • interior (360) includes a fresh water reservoir (361) and a waste reservoir (362).
  • fresh water reservoir (361) is positioned within the center of interior (360), away from sidewalls (330).
  • Such positioning of fresh water reservoir (361) provides protection from any risk of puncture from something that could puncture sidewall (330) and also may assist in providing balanced floatation of floatable vessel (200); of course other ballast tanks may be used as well.
  • Fresh water reservoir (361) may be of any suitable size; in the present example fresh water reservoir (361) is sized to satisfy at least three months of the requirements for structure (400).
  • fresh water reservoir (361) is sized to satisfy at least three months of the requirements for structure (400).
  • floatable vessel (200) resides on pillars (120) within foundation (100)
  • the water supply from fresh water reservoir (36) is in continuous use and is continuously replenished by a connection to a well or community water supply.
  • the connection to a well or community water supply is broken or disconnected and the supply of water from fresh water reservoir (361) begins to be consumed without being replenished.
  • fresh water reservoir (361) may be separate from a continuous water supply and only used when such connection with a continuous water supply is broken.
  • structure (400) may have connections to continuous water supply and if that connection is 0118092.0575763 - 18 - broken or disconnected, water from fresh water reservoir (361) may be accessed. Where the fresh water from fresh water reservoir (361) is not continuously supplied, the fresh water may be periodically changed out to ensure its purity.
  • others ways to ensure the purity of the fresh water in fresh water reservoir (361) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • Various other configurations for establishing and replenishing water supplies similar to the above described manners will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • waste reservoir (362) is positioned within interior
  • connections with external utility providers e.g., water, sewer, electric, gas, etc.
  • external utility providers e.g., water, sewer, electric, gas, etc.
  • connections with external utility providers e.g., water, sewer, electric, gas, etc.
  • such connections do not degrade the water-tight feature of hull (300). For instance, in some versions, all such connections to infrastructure items contained 0118092.0575763
  • - 19 - within interior (360) are made either through deck (350) or an upper portion of hull (300) which remains above water-level when floatable vessel (200) is afloat.
  • interior (360) of hull (300) also contains other infrastructure devices and amenities.
  • a furnace, air conditioner, hot water heater, clothes washer, clothes dryer, air purifier, etc. can be located within interior and configured to be operable, through any suitable valve configurations, duct configurations (including appropriate venting of any combustion gases), connections, and disconnection means, when floatable vessel (200) is either residing on pillars (120) or afloat.
  • a generator can be positioned within interior (360) to provide electrical service when floatable vessel (200) is afloat.
  • Such a generator may be adapted to use any suitable fuel, including propane or another fuel that may be contained within a tank located within interior (360).
  • Suitable valve configurations, duct configurations (including appropriate venting of any combustion gases), connections, and disconnection means would also be used in conjunction with the generator.
  • all or some of these and other infrastructure devices and amenities may be located on deck (350) of hull (300) or within a structure (e.g. structure (400) or a separate structure) on deck (350).
  • hull (300) also comprises receiving portion (310), as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • receiving portion (310) attaches to side wall (330); of course receiving portion (310) may connect to deck (350) instead or in addition to sidewall (330). Further description of receiving portion (310) is provided in the above section discussing foundation (100), and is not repeated here.
  • structure (400) is illustrated as a house (410); of course, structure (400) may be any other desired structure, including an apartment complex, an office building, a hospital, an airport, etc.
  • 0118092.0575763 - 20 - house (410) is located on deck (350) and is assembled, in large part, from precast cellular lightweight concrete (CLC) as described further below.
  • Precast CLC is described in greater detail in U.S. Pat. No. 7,537,655, entitled “SLAG CONCRETE MANUFACTURED AGGREGATE,” issued May 26, 2009, and incorporated by reference herein.
  • structure (400) may be any other desired structure, including an apartment complex, an office building, a hospital, an airport, etc.
  • 0118092.0575763 - 20 - house (410) is located on deck (350) and is assembled, in large part, from precast cellular lightweight concrete (CLC) as described further below.
  • Precast CLC is described in greater detail in U.S. Pat. No. 7,537,
  • house (410) comprises I-beams (420), braces (430), and wall sections (440).
  • braces (430) are securely fastened to deck (350) by bolts (431) and nuts (432); of course braces (430) may be welded to deck (350) or secured by other chemical or mechanical fastening means.
  • Each brace (430) has a general U-shape with a base (433), and two sides (434).
  • each brace (430) also includes an optional insulator (435) that provides cushioning between base (433) and I-beam (420), which is to be secured to brace (430) as discussed in greater detail below.
  • Insulator (435) is comprised of rubber in the present example, although other materials for insulator
  • insulator (435) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • insulator (435) covers bolts (431), while in other versions, insulator (435) is sandwiched between bolts (431) and base (430). Where insulator (435) is sandwiched between bolts (431) and base (430), washers
  • brace (430) may be used.
  • various other braces and/or modifications to brace (430) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • I-beams (420) comprise flanges
  • I-beams (420) with their so-called "I" shape, where each I- beam has channels (423) extending along two sides of its length.
  • I-beams are constructed from metal.
  • I-beams are constructed from CLC or other concrete. Based on the teachings herein, suitable types of metal and concrete will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • bolts (not shown) are driven through sides (434) of brace (430) and into flanges (421) of I-beams (420).
  • wall sections (440) also provide stabilizing and securing structure to I-beams (420).
  • I-beams (420) may fasten directly, or through braces (430), to deck (350).
  • I-beams (420) may be extended below deck (350) and into interior (360) of hull (300), even to bottom (340) of hull (300).
  • wall sections (440) are precast from
  • wall sections (440) comprise primary sections (441) and secondary sections (442).
  • Secondary sections (442) are configured to fit within and substantially or completely fill the space provided by channels (423) of I- beams (420), as shown in FIGS. 13 and 16.
  • Primary sections (441) are configured with a greater thickness compared to secondary sections (442). As shown in FIG. 13, this configuration provides that when wall sections (440) are installed between two I-beams (420) the outer surfaces (443) of wall sections (440) equal the thickness represented by I-beam (420) plus brace (430).
  • the thickness of primary sections (441) is such that when wall sections (440) are installed between two I-beams (420) the outer surfaces (443) of wall sections (440) equal the thickness represented by I-beam (420) alone, without regard to the 0118092.0575763
  • wall sections (440) may be further secured to deck (350) by using sleeve anchors, or other structures, that may install from beneath deck (350) and into the bottom of wall section (440).
  • a facade (450) for house (410) is constructed from mortar
  • brick (451) and brick (452) in one version.
  • insulation (not shown) is included between brick (452) and the outer surfaces (443) of wall sections (440).
  • mortar (451) is applied to the outer surfaces (443) of wall sections (440) and outer surfaces (424) of flanges (421) of I-beams (420).
  • Brick (452) is then secured to mortar (451) with deck (350) serving as a footer for brick (452); of course another structure may be installed over deck (350) to serve as a footer to support brick (452).
  • deck (350) serving as a footer for brick (452
  • another structure may be installed over deck (350) to serve as a footer to support brick (452).
  • a facade (450) of brick (452) and mortar (451) other exterior facades (450) may be used instead of or in addition to brick (452) and mortar (451).
  • Such other facades (450) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein, and may
  • Structure (400), and in the present example house (410) further comprises roof
  • roof (460) is configured to withstand high winds, and based on the teachings herein, such suitable configurations for roof (460) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • roof (460) comprises an underlayment of plywood sheeting (not shown), with an exterior covering (461) comprised of metal sheeting that is secured to the plywood sheeting.
  • exterior covering (461) comprised of metal sheeting that is secured to the plywood sheeting.
  • ceramic tile or slate may be used instead of or in addition to the metal sheeting for exterior covering (461).
  • house (410) comprises a plurality of trusses (not shown) that extend across and are secured to opposing wall sections (440). The plywood sheeting then may be secured to the trusses and the exterior covering (461) secured to the plywood sheeting.
  • house (410) includes a metal framework (not shown) that is secured to wall sections (440) and provides an anchoring point to which to secure the plywood sheeting. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein that roof (460) may be installed to accommodate any desirable and suitable pitch.
  • an existing structure (500) e.g., a house
  • structure (500) may be modified to be placed upon and secured to deck (350) of floatable vessel (200). In some versions, this is accomplished by structure (500) being jacked up using support beams (510) that distribute the weight of structure (500) to the surrounding land as shown in FIG. 18. Any existing foundation for structure (500) would be removed and the ground excavated to create foundation (100).
  • a metal framework (520) comprising a plurality L-shaped corner supports (521), and cross ties (522) is secured to deck (350).
  • Metal framework (520) is configured to provide anchoring points for securing relocated structure (500) to deck (350).
  • Various ways to secure existing structure (500) that has been relocated, to deck (350) of hull (300) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • a network of grates (600) are positioned around floatable vessel (200), connecting deck (350) to the surrounding land (601). Grates (600) thereby extend over the open space between walls (111) of liner (110) and deck (350) of hull (300). In the illustrated versions shown in FIG. 21 A- C, grates (600) attach to liner (110) of foundation (100) at or near the upper portion of walls (111). Grates (600) further connect with liner (110) using hinged connections (602, 603).
  • the hinged connections (602, 603) allow for grates (600) to pivot in two directions such that as foundation (100) fills with water and floatable vessel (200) moves upward, grates (600) pivot upward about hinged connection (602). Once floatable vessel (200) has moved upward sufficiently to pass grates (600), grates (600) pivot downward about hinged connection (603) such that grates (600) hang down walls (111) of liner (110) into foundation (100).
  • other pivoting and movable configurations and operation for grates (600) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • a single hinged connection may be used that permits dual direction pivoting.
  • Grates (600) are configured with an open structure such that water can flow through grates (600), (e.g., in the case of a flood water passes through grates (600) and fills foundation (100)). At the same time, grates (600) have sufficient structural support and integrity to bear substantial weight and permit traffic to pass over grates (600).
  • Grates (600) are constructed of a light-weight material as well. The manageable size of the individual grates (600), and their strong yet light-weight nature, permit the grates to be removed and reinstalled to reconnect 0118092.0575763 - 25 - deck (350) to surrounding land (601) once the water level has subsided and floatable vessel (200) is again residing on pillars (120).
  • grates (600) In some versions to remove and reinstall grates (600), a hinge pin (604) is removed, the grate (600) lifted from foundation (100) and repositioned appropriately, and then hinge pin (604) reinstalled. In some versions grates (600) comprise cut-out sections that leave room for extending section (142) of stabilizing posts (140). Various modifications, methods of using, and constructions materials for grates (600) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • grates (600) further comprises a driveway grate (610).
  • Driveway grate (610) comprises a reinforced grate sections (611) and a ladder (612).
  • Reinforced grate sections (611) are constructed of any suitable materials that would provide sufficient strength to driveway grate (610) such that it can support vehicular traffic.
  • beams (613) extend along the length of driveway grate (610) and connect sections of grate (600) to create reinforced grate sections (611).
  • beams (613) are constructed from a suitably strong and durable metal.
  • other materials of construction for beams (613) and other configurations for reinforced grate sections (611) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • driveway grate (610) is operably configured to pivot about a hinged connection (614) with deck (350) of hull (300). With this configuration, unlike grates (600), driveway grate (610) remains connected with deck (350) when floatable vessel (200) is afloat, with driveway grate (610) hanging downward from hinged connection (614) against sidewalls (330) of hull (300).
  • ladder (612) extends the length of driveway grate (610) to provide access to deck (350) when floatable vessel (200) is afloat and driveway grate (610) hanging downward along hull (300).
  • Ladder (612) comprises rungs (615) that are securely connected with beams (613) and spaced accordingly to 0118092.0575763 - 26 - provide climbing access.
  • driveway grate (610) is configured such that it can be slid onto the deck (350) and secured thereto. In such versions this may provide additional safety and security by making ladder (612) inaccessible to others not located on floatable vessel (200).
  • a motor driven system is configured to provide the retractable features of driveway grate (610).
  • the retractable nature of driveway grate (610) is not required in all versions, but where used it also permits a mode of reconnecting driveway grate (610) with surrounding land (601) once the water level has subsided and floatable vessel (200) is again residing on pillars (120).
  • disconnection and reconnection about hinged connection (614) may occur in similar fashion as described above with respect to grates (600).
  • other modes for providing a ladder (612) or other access to deck (350) via driveway grate (610), and imparting desired movement to driveway grate (610) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • FIGS. 24-26 another exemplary floatable vessel (700) is shown where the living quarters are located within hull (300).
  • a garage (710) is located on deck (350) that provides storage for vehicles or other items and also provides access to interior (360) of hull (300) to access the living quarters.
  • Hull (300) is also configured with optional watertight windows (720) and skylights (730).
  • the airport (800) comprises runways (801), a terminal (802), an access road (803), and a break wall (804).
  • the airport (800) comprises runways (801), a terminal (802), an access road (803), and a break wall (804).
  • other structures for use with a floatable vessel will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • further adaptations of the methods and systems described herein may be accomplished by appropriate modifications by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Several of such potential modifications have been mentioned, and others will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

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Un navire flottant est associé à une base ou zone excavée de sorte que le navire flottant monte et descend selon les changements du niveau d’eau de son environnement. La base comprend une pluralité de montants stabilisateurs qui comprennent des sections télescopiques, une section télescopique supérieure étant reliée au navire flottant. Lorsque le niveau d’eau dans la base monte ou descend, les sections télescopiques s’étendent ou se contractent lorsque le navire flottant bouge avec le niveau d’eau. Cette action maintient la liaison du navire flottant à la base à différents niveaux d’eau. Lorsqu’il n’y a pas d’eau dans la base, ou lorsque le niveau d’eau est suffisamment bas, le navire flottant s’appuie sur une pluralité de montants contenus dans la base. Un câble d’attache se trouve dans les montants stabilisateurs en tant que structure de fixation de renfort. Des grilles pivotantes enjambent l’espace situé entre le navire flottant et la terre environnante.
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