摘要 |
#CMT# #/CMT# The shield comprises a shelter (1) with two opposing side walls which are made from an explosion-resistant material and connected to each other via two additional side walls. An opening in the bottom side of the shelter allows excavation work to be carried out. An access opening (5) in the shelter allows excavated material to be removed from inside and also allows a vessel such as a dredger boat to enter the shelter. A float (2, 3) is provided to allow the shelter to float on water. #CMT# : #/CMT# An independent claim is also included for a method for carrying out dredging work using this shelter. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# For protecting the area around an excavation or dredging site from the effects of an explosion used to carry out this excavation or dredging work. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# Dredging or other excavation work can be carried out safely using explosives. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The figure shows a perspective view of the shelter. 1 : explosion-proof shelter 2, 3 : floats 5 : access opening 9, 9' : shelter segments 18 : reinforcing ribs. |