| 摘要 |
A method of installing an underwater foundation, suitable for use in supporting or anchoring wave or tidal energy capture devices is provided. The method comprises providing a foundation unit (1) equipped with a submersible drilling rig (16); placing the foundation unit (1) on the bed (50) of a body of water at a selected location; activating the submersible drilling rig (16) to drill a plurality of pile holes (56) in the bed of the body of water; and securing the foundation unit (1) to the bed of the body of water by means of piles (54) or tendons, inserted in pile holes (56) and secured to the foundation unit (1). A foundation unit (1) and a submersible drilling rig (16) for use in the method are also provided. |
