Pontoon-type floating structure

A pontoon-type floating structure comprising an upper deck that is to be maintained above water level and that is to receive and support a load by the load resting thereon; and a horizontal array of chambers disposed underneath the upper deck, with the chambers providing a first set of chambers that...

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Main Authors Wang, Chien Ming, Wu, Tianyun, Choo, Yoo Sang, Ang, Kok Keng, Toh, Ah Cheong, Hee, Ah Mui
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.08.2012
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Summary:A pontoon-type floating structure comprising an upper deck that is to be maintained above water level and that is to receive and support a load by the load resting thereon; and a horizontal array of chambers disposed underneath the upper deck, with the chambers providing a first set of chambers that provide the structure with buoyancy, and a second set of chambers with water having access thereto so that the second set of chambers, under steady state conditions, do not provide buoyancy.