WO2020115474A1 - Structure de support - Google Patents

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WO2020115474A1
WO2020115474A1 PCT/GB2019/053421 GB2019053421W WO2020115474A1 WO 2020115474 A1 WO2020115474 A1 WO 2020115474A1 GB 2019053421 W GB2019053421 W GB 2019053421W WO 2020115474 A1 WO2020115474 A1 WO 2020115474A1
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caisson
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Asaad FARAMARZI
David Chapman
Moura MEHRAVAR
Koohyar FAIZI
Samir DIRAR
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The University Of Birmingham
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D23/00—Caissons; Construction or placing of caissons
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D23/00—Caissons; Construction or placing of caissons
    • E02D23/08—Lowering or sinking caissons
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D27/00—Foundations as substructures
    • E02D27/32—Foundations for special purposes
    • E02D27/42—Foundations for poles, masts or chimneys
    • E02D27/425—Foundations for poles, masts or chimneys specially adapted for wind motors masts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D27/00—Foundations as substructures
    • E02D27/32—Foundations for special purposes
    • E02D27/52—Submerged foundations, i.e. submerged in open water
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02B—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
    • E02B17/00—Artificial islands mounted on piles or like supports, e.g. platforms on raisable legs or offshore constructions; Construction methods therefor
    • E02B2017/0056—Platforms with supporting legs
    • E02B2017/0073—Details of sea bottom engaging footing

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  • the invention relates to a caisson for insertion into a seabed.
  • the caisson is particularly useful for providing a foundation to support off-shore structures such as wind turbines.
  • Caissons are commonly used for anchoring or providing a foundation for off-shore structures such as wind turbines and oil rigs.
  • a caisson is typically a hollow structure with an open end which is inserted into the seabed. Applying suction to the hollow structure draws out water and the caisson is sucked into the seabed. Once embedded in the seabed, the caisson can then act as a foundation for the chosen off-shore structure.
  • Known caissons have wings which extend from a central body and provide additional surface area which can react with the seabed to help resist rotational and lateral in- service forces which might move the caisson.
  • the present invention seeks to provide an improved caisson for insertion into a seabed.
  • an caisson for insertion into a seabed along an insertion axis comprising: a body comprising a first end for insertion into the seabed, and an opposing second end, the first end and second end having a wall extending therebetween, wherein the wall is aligned with and defines an insertion axis; a cavity enclosed by the wall, the cavity configured to receive the seabed during insertion; at least one primary blade extending outwardly from an external surface of the wall; and, at least one secondary blade extending laterally from the at least one primary blade, each of the at least one primary blade and at least one secondary blade comprising an insertion edge configured to be inserted into the seabed.
  • the caisson for insertion into a seabed is suitable for anchoring and providing a footing for off-shore structures such as wind turbines.
  • the caisson for insertion acts as a foundation in the seabed for the off-shore structure.
  • the primary and second blade arrangement helps to reduce lateral movement of the caisson once inserted in the seabed. This improves the stability of the caisson and the associated off-shore structure.
  • the primary and/or secondary blades may be plate-like members.
  • the cavity may be enclosed by a cap at the second end.
  • the cap may comprise at least one opening to provide fluid communication between the cavity and the exterior of the caisson.
  • the opening may facilitate suction between the cavity and the exterior of the cassion.
  • the at least one secondary blade may extend laterally from an edge of the at least one primary blade, at a location which is separated from the external surface of the wall, optionally at an edge distal to the external surface of the wall.
  • a distal edge of the at least one primary blade may be understood to refer to an edge of the blade furthest from the wall.
  • the at least one secondary blade may comprise an upper and lower peripheral edge in which the lower edge may provide a portion of the insertion edge.
  • the secondary blades may be aligned with the insertion axis.
  • the at least one primary blade may comprise two facing surfaces.
  • the two facing surfaces may be the major surfaces of a plate-like surface which meet at an edge of the primary blade. It will be appreciated that the two facing surfaces are coplanar and extend laterally from the external surface of the wall and optionally radially with respect to the insertion axis.
  • the caisson may comprise a plurality of primary blades.
  • the caisson may comprise two, three, four, five or six primary blades.
  • the caisson may comprise four primary blades.
  • the length of the at least one primary blade may be equal to the length of the wall (the length of the wall being defined as the measurement in the direction aligned with the insertion axis). Alternatively, the length of the at least one primary blade may be less than the length of the wall.
  • the width of the at least one primary blade is defined as the dimension of the blade away from the wall and insertion axis. The length of the at least one primary blade may be defined as the measurement of the blade in the direction aligned with the insertion axis.
  • the width of the at least one primary blade may form approximately 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60% of the width of the caisson.
  • the width of a primary blade may form approximately 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60% of the width of the caisson.
  • the total combined width of the plurality of primary blades may form approximately 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50% of the width of the caisson.
  • the plurality of primary blades may have a combined width which is twice the width of the body. For example, the total combined width of the plurality of primary blades may form approximately 30 or 40% of the width of the caisson.
  • length to width ratios can be used for the caisson. It will be appreciated that in the context of the caisson, length will be understood to be the measurement in line with the insertion axis, and width transverse to the insertion axis. Suitable length to width ratios include, but are not limited to 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.25, 1.5, 2, 2.5,3, 3.5 or 4. In some embodiments the caisson has a length to width ratio of approximately 0.5, 1 or 1.5.
  • Each of the plurality of primary blades may be angularly offset about the insertion axis from each other. That is, the plurality of primary blades may be distributed about the insertion axis so as to be separated from one another by an angle. The plurality of primary blades may be evenly distributed about the insertion axis.
  • Each of the plurality of primary blades may be angularly offset about the insertion axis from each other at an angle of 180° or less.
  • each of the plurality of primary blades may be angularly offset about the insertion axis from each other at an angle of approximately 90°.
  • the caisson may comprise four primary blades.
  • At least two of the plurality of primary blades may be diametrically opposed with respect to one another.
  • the caisson comprises four primary blades, i.e. two pairs of primary blades
  • each pair of blades may comprise two diametrically opposed primary blades.
  • Each of the plurality of the primary blades may be similar to one another. By“similar”, this will be understood to refer to the shape and size rather than the position of each blade.
  • a plurality of secondary blades may extend laterally from the at least one primary blade. For example, at least two, three, four, five or six secondary blades may extend laterally from the at least one primary blade. Each of the plurality of secondary blades may be similar to one another.
  • the radial position (with respect to the insertion axis) of the plurality of secondary blades along the primary blade may vary.
  • At least one secondary blade may extend laterally from any edge or surface of the primary blade which is not connected to the wall.
  • each of the secondary blades may extend from the distal edge of the at least one primary blade.
  • At least one secondary blade may extend laterally from each of the two facing surfaces of the at least one primary blade.
  • the at least two secondary blades may be coplanar with respect to one another.
  • the at least one secondary blade may have a smaller surface area, length and/or width than the primary blade from which it extends.
  • width will be understood to refer to the measurement of the secondary blade in the lateral direction from the primary blade.
  • Length will be understood to refer to measurement of the secondary blade in the direction aligned with the insertion axis.
  • the at least one secondary blade may extend from the primary blade at an angle of between 45 degrees and 135 degrees. It will be appreciated that the at least one secondary blade may be concave with respect to the wall. The at least one secondary blade may be parallel to and/or concentrically arranged with respect to the wall in the transverse section normal to the insertion axis.
  • the at least one secondary blade may be angularly offset from the primary blade from which it extends at an angle of 90 degrees.
  • the at least one secondary blade may be convex with respect to the wall.
  • the plurality of secondary blades extending from the at least one primary blade may form a secondary blade structure.
  • the plurality of secondary blades may, in transverse section relative to the insertion axis, form a T-shaped-structure, a U-shaped structure, a V shaped structure, an arrow shaped structure or an X shaped structure.
  • the secondary blade structure may be positioned at the distal edge of the at least one primary blade or along a width thereof.
  • the shape of the structure may be in respect to the wall, i.e. it will be understood that the open end of a V or U-shaped structure will be the most distal point of the secondary blade structure to the wall, while the open end of an arrow shaped structure will be the most proximal point of the secondary blade structure to the wall.
  • the wall may be cylindrical so as to have a round or oval transverse section.
  • other cross sectional shapes are envisaged for the wall such as polygonal shapes like square, rectangular, hexagonal, or pentagonal, for example.
  • the caisson may further comprise a cap on the first and/or the second end.
  • cap is understood to refer to a cover for an end.
  • the cap may comprise a projecting rim which engages with the boundary of the end to secure the cap to the end.
  • the cap may not comprise a projecting rim.
  • the boundary of the cavity may be defined by a cap at the second end.
  • the cavity may be in fluid communication with an opening in the cap.
  • the opening may be configured to attach to a suction device, for example, a pump. The application of suction to the opening and into the cavity can draw the caisson into the seabed.
  • a peripheral edge of the cap may be located radially outwardly of the wall with respect to the insertion axis.
  • the peripheral edge may terminate at the distal edge of the at least one primary blade.
  • a system for insertion into a seabed along an insertion axis comprising: at least two caissons according to the first aspect and which are interconnected by a coupling.
  • the coupling may be attached to a portion of the at least two caissons which is exposed after installation.
  • the portion which is exposed after installation may comprise the second end of each of the at least two caissons.
  • the system comprises three caissons according to the first aspect.
  • the coupling may comprise a plate, the plate being attached to a portion of each of the at least two caissons.
  • the plate comprises a panel, for example a triangular or square panel.
  • the coupling may comprise a triangular panel.
  • the triangular panel may be attached to a portion of each of the three caissons such that the three caissons are evenly distributed across the surface area of the panel. This is believed to aid with weight distribution and resulting stability following insertion into the seabed.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a caisson
  • Figure 2 shows a plan view of the caisson of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 shows a plan view of another caisson
  • Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a caisson system.
  • the caissons described herein each generally comprise: a body 12 comprising a first end 14 for insertion into the seabed, and an opposing second end 16.
  • a wall 18 may extend therebetween, the wall being aligned with and defining an insertion axis Q.
  • the wall may enclose a cavity for receiving the seabed.
  • Extending outwardly from an external surface of the wall is at least one primary blade 20.
  • At least one secondary blade 22 may extends laterally from the at least one primary blade so as to project away from the primary blade to which it is attached.
  • the at least one primary blade and at least one secondary blade may comprise an insertion edge 24 configured to be inserted into the seabed.
  • the term blade may refer to a plate-like member having a plurality of edges at its periphery. One of the edges may provide an insertion edge 24 which is configured to be inserted into the seabed. A first, proximal, peripheral edge may be mechanically connected to the external surface of the wall so as to provide a suitable connection from which the blade can extend from the wall 18.
  • the wall 18 has an internal surface and an external surface.
  • the internal surface may define the cavity into which the seabed is received.
  • the wall 18 can have any suitable cross-sectional shape transverse to the insertion axis Q, for example, polygonal, round, regular or irregular. Polygonal cross-sectional shapes may include square, rectangular, hexagonal, or pentagonal.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a caisson 10 having a cylindrical wall 18 with a round, e.g. circular, cross section. It will be appreciated that once the cavity is received by the seabed, it may no longer be a cavity (i.e. it may be fully or partially filled by the seabed).
  • the wall 18 may be coaxially arranged with the insertion axis Q and have a constant cross-section along the axial length of the wall 18 such that a frontal area which is exposed to the seabed during installation is minimised and constant.
  • the frontal insertion area may be limited to the insertion edge 24 at least for the extent of the wall which is intended for insertion into the seabed.
  • any changes in cross-section would result in added resistance to the insertion.
  • a plurality of primary blades 20 may extend outwardly from the external surface of the wall 18.
  • the plurality of primary blades 20 may comprise one, two, three, four, five, six or more primary blades 20, although typically the caisson comprises an even number of primary blades 20 for improved stability, i.e. two, four or six.
  • the example of Figure 1 provides four primary blades 20.
  • the primary blades 20 may be evenly distributed around the wall 18 so as to be angularly displaced from one another in relation to the insertion axis.
  • Each primary blade 20 may comprise a plate-like member.
  • the plate-like member may have two facing surfaces which terminate at a peripheral edge of the primary blade 20.
  • a first, proximal, peripheral edge may be mechanically connected to the external surface of the wall 18 so as to provide a suitable connection from which the blade 20 can extend from the wall 18.
  • the connection may be provided by welding, mechanical fasteners, or another other suitable means, as required.
  • the primary blade 20 has a length which extends from a top edge to a bottom edge.
  • the bottom edge may provide the insertion edge 24 which is received by and driven into the seabed during installation of the caisson.
  • the primary blade 20 extends along the length of the external surface of wall 18.
  • the axial extent along the length of the primary blade 20 may correspond to the axial length of the wall 18, or may be shorter or longer, as required.
  • the primary blades 20 may extend radially outwards from the external surface of the wall 18, with respect to the insertion axis Q to a second, distal, peripheral edge.
  • the primary blades 20 may be planar or curved.
  • the primary blades 20 are planar with the plane extending in the direction of the insertion axis, such that the primary blades are aligned with the insertion axis.
  • the frontal area of the primary blade 20 is restricted to the insertion edge 24.
  • each of the plurality of the primary blades 20 have corresponding rectangular shapes. It will, however, be appreciated, that other shapes may be possible.
  • each primary blade 20 is equal to the length of the wall 18 (the length of the wall being defined as the measurement in the direction aligned with the insertion axis). In other embodiments, the length of the at least one primary blade 20 may be less than the length of the wall 18.
  • the primary blades may be arranged so as to be circumferentially distributed around the wall so as to be angularly offset about the insertion axis Q from each other. The distribution of the primary blades may be even such that the angle between each is similar. Pairs of primary blades may be diametrically opposed to one another. As shown in Figure 1 , the angle may be approximately 90°.
  • the four primary blades 20 form two pairs of primary blades 20, each primary blade 20 in the pair being diametrically opposed to the other primary blade 20 in the pair. Other angular offsets are possible.
  • the caisson may comprise a plurality of secondary blades 22.
  • the secondary blades 22 may extend from the primary blades 20 to provide additional surface area against which the seabed can react to provide additional resistance to movement.
  • Providing the secondary blades 22 along the primary blades 20 at a distance from the main body of the caisson is advantageous as they are further removed from the central axis of the caisson and may provide additional leverage to resist some in service movements.
  • the secondary blades 22 may be positioned circumferentially with respect to the insertion axis Q such that the facing surfaces of the secondary blades 22 face away from the insertion axis Q and help resist lateral/sideways movement of the caisson during use.
  • the secondary blades 22 may be plate-like structures which are positioned in a plane which is tangential to the insertion axis (i.e., tangential to an imaginary circle which is centred on the insertion axis).
  • the secondary blades may be planar so as to be substantially flat, or may be dished so as to have either a concave of convex relation to the body.
  • the secondary blades may be parallel and/or concentric to the external surface of the body wall 18 when viewed in transverse section or plan.
  • One or more secondary blades 22 may extend from each or some of the plurality of primary blades 20.
  • the one or more secondary blades 22 may be attached to a primary blade 20 along a single edge with the remaining edges being unattached and free.
  • the secondary blades 22 may comprise an upper and lower peripheral edge in which the lower edge may provide a portion of the insertion edge 24 which is inserted in to the seabed.
  • two secondary blades 22 extend laterally from each of the primary blades 20.
  • the secondary blades 22 may extend laterally from each of the two facing surfaces of each primary blade 20 at the distal edge of each primary blade 20. This results in the two secondary blades forming one unitary secondary blade structure 22 extending from each primary blade 20.
  • the two secondary blades 22 extending from each primary blade 20 are coplanar with respect to each other.
  • the radial position (with respect to the insertion axis) of the secondary blades 22 along the primary blade 20 may vary.
  • the secondary blades 22 are provided at the terminal end of the primary blade 20, but this need not be the case and the secondary blades 22 may be positioned between the wall 18 and the distal peripheral edge of the primary blade 20. It may also be desirable to place the secondary blades 22 at different radial locations on either side of a primary blade 20, or have different numbers of secondary blades 22 on either side of a primary blade 20.
  • at least one secondary blade 22 may extend laterally from any edge or surface of the primary blade 20 which is not connected to the wall 18.
  • Each primary blade 20 may have a series of secondary blades 22 on one or both sides.
  • Each of the secondary blades 22 may be identical to one another, and have a rectangular shape when viewed face on. It will, however, be appreciated, that in other embodiments the secondary blades 22 may be different from one another and/or may comprise other shapes, such as square, triangular or circular.
  • the secondary blade 22 may be extend at an angle from the primary blade 20, so as to be angularly offset therefrom.
  • the facing surface of a secondary blade 22a may be angularly separated from the opposing facing surface of the primary blade 20 from which it extends.
  • the angle is approximately 90° but it will be appreciated that other configurations of caisson may benefit from secondary blade structures being angularly offset from the primary blade from which it extends at an angle of more or less than 90°.
  • each of the secondary blades 22 has the same length as the primary blade 20 from which it extends. However, each of the secondary blades 22 has a smaller width and surface area than the primary blade 20 from which it extends. In alternative embodiments, each of the secondary blades 22 may have a smaller length than the primary blade 20 from which it extends, and/or may have a larger or equal width and/or surface area than the primary blade 20 from which it extends. In the embodiment of Figure 1 , the thickness of the wall 18 and each of the primary 20 and secondary blades 22 is the same. In other embodiments, the thickness may differ. For example, the thickness of the wall 18 may be greater than thickness of the primary blade(s) 20 and/or the secondary blade(s) 22.
  • the wall 18 may terminate with a cap 30 which encloses the cavity save for an outlet which can be used to evacuate the seawater to draw the caisson into the seabed.
  • the outlet may be provided by any suitable opening or valve to which suction equipment may be connected as known in the art.
  • an opening which is connected to a suction conduit 26.
  • the opening is in fluid communication with the suction conduit 26 and a cavity (not shown), which is enclosed by the cylindrical wall 18.
  • the diameter of the opening (and the suction conduit 26) is less than the diameter of the cavity.
  • the cap may comprise a projecting rim which engages with the boundary of the end to secure the cap to the end.
  • the cap may not comprise a projecting rim.
  • the peripheral edge of the cap may be coterminous with the wall 18, or may extend radially outwardly of the wall with respect to the insertion axis.
  • the peripheral edge may terminate at the distal edge of the at least one primary blade.
  • the caisson shown in Figure 1 can comprise metal and/or a composite material, for example a composite material comprising metal and concrete.
  • the metal may comprise steel.
  • FIG 2 shows a plan view of the caisson of Figure 1.
  • the plan view of the caisson clearly shows that each of the four primary blades 20 is angularly offset about the insertion axis Q from each other at an angle of approximately 90°.
  • Each secondary blade structure 22 is angularly offset from the primary blade from which it extends at an angle of approximately 90°.
  • each of the primary and secondary blades (20 and 22) is also shown.
  • the width of one of the primary blades forms approximately 20% of the diameter of the caisson. In other embodiments, the width of one of the primary blades may form 30%, 40%, 50% or 60% of the diameter of the caisson.
  • the caisson of Figure 1 and Figure 2 can be placed on the surface of a seabed.
  • a suction device (not shown) is attached to the end of the suction conduit 26 distal to the second end 16.
  • Suction is applied from the suction device to the distal end 28 of the suction conduit 26 and through the opening into the cavity (not shown) of the caisson.
  • This suction action draws the insertion edge 24 of the caisson into the seabed, such that the insertion edge 24, including the primary and secondary blades 20 and 22, are inserted into the seabed.
  • Suction can be applied until the desired depth of insertion into the seabed is achieved.
  • suction is applied until all of the caisson except for the second end 16, or at least a portion of the suction conduit 26, is not inserted into the seabed (i.e. the second end 16 or at least a portion of the suction conduit 26 is above or rests upon the seabed).
  • the caisson can then act as a foundation for an off-shore structure such as a wind turbine.
  • the off shore structure can be connected to the caisson via the second end 16, the opening if in the second end 16, or the suction conduit 26.
  • suction mechanisms are generally envisaged for insertion of the caisson into the seabed, these are not essential.
  • a downward force along the insertion axis may be applied to the second end 16 to insert the caisson into the seabed.
  • FIG. 3 shows a plan view of another caisson.
  • the caisson of Figure 3 is similar to the caisson of Figure 2 except that the caisson comprises an alternative cap 30 on the second end 16.
  • the peripheral edge of the cap 30 is defined by the dashed line in Figure 3.
  • the peripheral edge of the cap 28 is located radially outwardly of the wall 18 with respect to the insertion axis.
  • the peripheral edge may terminate at the distal edge of the at least one primary blade 20.
  • the cap is flat and so does not comprise a flange. However, in other embodiments, it will be appreciated that the cap may comprise a flange and/or may be curved.
  • the caissons described above may form part of a caisson system, as shown in Figure 4.
  • the system comprises at least two caissons according to the first aspect which are interconnected by a coupling 230.
  • the coupling 230 may be attached to a portion of the at least two caissons 10 which is exposed after insertion.
  • the system 210 comprises three caissonslO according to the first aspect.
  • the system 210 may comprise two, four, five or six caissons 10 according to the first aspect.
  • the system 210 may comprise at least one further caisson which does not comprises primary and/secondary blades.
  • the coupling 230 is attached to a portion of the three caissons which is exposed after insertion, in this instance the second end 16 of each of the caissons.
  • the coupling 230 comprises a plate or plurality of connecting members which is attached to a portion of the second end 16 of each of the caissons.
  • the coupling 230 may be affixed to each of the caissons at a point substantially central in the second end 16 and may be the same for each caisson.
  • the distance between the positions of the affixment on the coupling 230 is the same to ensure stability during insertion. In such instances, the caissons are evenly distributed across the coupling. This is thought to aid with weight distribution and resulting stability following insertion into the seabed.
  • the coupling 230 comprises a unitary structure.
  • the coupling it is possible for the coupling to comprise a plurality of structures, each structure coupling two caissons.
  • the plurality of structures may form a spoke or a frame arrangement.
  • the plate 230 is affixed to each of the caissons by a screw member, however, other attachment members will be known by the skilled person. It will be appreciated that the insertion axis for the system 210 is the same as the insertion axis for an individual caisson 10.

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L'invention concerne un caisson destiné à être inséré dans un fond marin le long d'un axe d'insertion, comprenant : un corps comprenant une première extrémité destinée à être insérée dans le fond marin, et une seconde extrémité opposée, la première extrémité et la seconde extrémité ayant une paroi s'étendant entre celles-ci, la paroi étant alignée avec un axe d'insertion et définissant un axe d'insertion ; une cavité enfermée par la paroi, la cavité étant configurée pour recevoir le fond marin pendant l'insertion ; au moins une lame primaire s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir d'une surface externe de la paroi ; et au moins une lame secondaire s'étendant latéralement à partir de l'une ou des lames primaires, chacune desdites au moins une lame primaire et au moins une lame secondaire comprenant un bord d'insertion configuré pour être inséré dans le fond marin.
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