摘要 |
A jointed massive mat structure is provided comprising a plurality of concrete elements (1) flexibly linked together, for example by ropes or wires (2, 3, 4, 5), the mat weighing at least 1/2 ton (508 kg) and usually from 2 to 20 tons (2000 kg to 20,000 kg), and being useful for stabilisation of land or sea-beds, and particularly for stabilising structures such as pipelines (10) laid on a sea-bed. The massive mat is laid over a pipeline and the mat flexes to conform to the shape of the pipeline and firmly anchors it in place. |