Artificial reef for coastal protection
AssigneeCcell Renewables Limited
InventorsWilliam John Douglas BATEMAN, Dolores GONZALEZ OLIAS, Samuel UDELMAN LEON
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Abstract
A module for an artificial reef is substantially in the shape of a continuous arch and is formed as a skeletal framework comprising a plurality of spaced apart transverse beams that each define a portion of the arch, and a plurality of longitudinal beams attached to the transverse beams and extending the length of the arch. The longitudinal beams provide a barrier to waves when one or more modules are anchored to the sea floor. The module is additionally usable as an electrified reef to accelerate mineral deposits on the beams that encourages marine life and increases the effectiveness of the wave barrier.
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An artificial reef module comprising an arch having a roof and two side walls, the module formed as a skeletal framework having a plurality of spaced apart transverse beams defining the shape of the arch, and a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal beams attached to the transverse beams, each longitudinal beam extending the length of the module substantially perpendicular to the transverse beams, wherein a transverse beam at each end of the module covers the ends of the longitudinal beams.
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