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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2005
Chien Ming Wang, Singapore, SG;
Tianyun Wu, Singapore, SG;
Yoo Sang Choo, Singapore, SG;
Kok Keng Ang, Singapore, SG;
Ah Cheong Toh, Singapore, SG;
Ah Mui Hee, Singapore, SG;
Chien Ming Wang, Singapore, SG;
Tianyun Wu, Singapore, SG;
Yoo Sang Choo, Singapore, SG;
Kok Keng Ang, Singapore, SG;
Ah Cheong Toh, Singapore, SG;
Ah Mui Hee, Singapore, SG;
National University of Singapore, Singapore, SG;
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore, SG;
Jurong Consultants PTE Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Abstract
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.