Abstract

The structural diagnosis method comprises four steps, namely an application step, wherein a mechanical stress is applied by impact to a concrete railroad tie (2, 3) to be diagnosed, a detection step, wherein a vibration generated by the mechanical stress and propagating in the diagnosed tie is detected on the surface of the diagnosed tie and transformed into a time-dependent vibratory signal, a processing step, wherein the time-dependent vibratory signal is electronically processed to obtain a frequency spectrum therefrom, and an analysis step, wherein the diagnosis reference is compared to a structural damage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings

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Apparatus for controlling the compacting of embankments and trenches and identification of soil with a view to constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely a penetrometer.

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(1) Appareil pour le contrôle de compactage des remblais et tranchées et la reconnaissance des sols en vue de l'édification de constructions et d'ouvrages d'art, à savoir un pénétromètre.

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Apparatus for controlling the compacting of embankments and trenches and soil surveying with a view to constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely a penetrometer. Soil analysis and evaluation services; soil testing services; analysis and testing of geological samples; analysis and testing of geotechnical samples; technical study services; scientific analyses.

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Penetrometer, namely apparatus for soil recognition with a view to building construction and control.

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Apparatus for controlling the compacting of embankments and trenches and identification of soil with a view to constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely a penetrometer.

Abstract

Ce dispositif de mesure (200), qui est pratique et performant, comporte un boîtier (210), à solidariser à un pénétromètre dynamique (100), une batterie d'alimentation électrique (250), logée dans le boîtier, et un système électronique (240) qui est logé dans le boîtier et relié à la batterie. Le système électronique comprend un accéléromètre, ainsi qu'un capteur de distance, qui, en service, est orienté vers un sol et qui est adapté pour déterminer la distance entre le dispositif de mesure et la surface du sol en mesurant le temps nécessaire à une onde pour effectuer un trajet aller-retour entre le capteur de distance et la surface du sol. Le système électronique comprend également une unité de traitement qui, lorsque la batterie alimente tout le système électronique, est adaptée pour appliquer un traitement à des signaux de mesure provenant de l'accéléromètre et du capteur de distance.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 1/00 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ
• G01N 3/48 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under impulsive load by indentors, e.g. falling ball
• G01V 9/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods not provided for in groups

Abstract

A measuring device for geomechanical characterization of a soil, the measuring device including a housing, a dynamic penetrometer, a power supply battery, accommodated in the housing, and an electronic system accommodated in the housing and connected to the battery. The electronic system comprises an accelerometer, as well as a distance sensor, which, in use, is oriented towards a soil and which is adapted to determine the distance between the measuring device and the soil surface by measuring the time required for a wave to travel back and forth between the distance sensor and the soil surface. The electronic system also comprises a processing unit which, when the battery powers the entire electronic system, is adapted to apply processing to measuring signals coming from the accelerometer and the distance sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 1/02 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ before construction work
• G01N 3/48 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under impulsive load by indentors, e.g. falling ball
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials

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Apparatus for the recognition of soils for the purposes of constructing buildings, namely, a penetrometer

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(1) Pénétromètre à savoir appareil pour la reconnaissance des sols en vue de l'édification et le contrôle des constructions.

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Apparatus for controlling the compacting of embankments and trenches and identification of soil with a view to constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely a penetrometer.

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Apparatus for controlling the compacting of embankments and trenches and identification of soil with a view to constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely, a penetrometer

Abstract

The invention relates to an alveolar geosynthetic blanket for building a structure in reinforced soil, said blanket defining a longitudinal direction (X2) and a transverse direction (Y2) and comprising transverse strips which are connected, particularly sewn, two-by-two, in such a way as to form cells to be filled with filling, the width of the strips corresponding to the thickness of the blanket, and each strip comprising at least one end section (28) which is attached to a corresponding end section (28) of an adjacent strip. The at least one end section (28) of each strip is arranged in the extension of an edge section (30) which extends in the longitudinal direction (X2) when the blanket is deployed and not filled, such that the respective edge sections (30) of the strips are aligned and together form a flat surface of the deployed and non-filled blanket.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 17/20 - Securing of slopes or inclines
• E02D 29/02 - Retaining or protecting walls

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Software (recorded program) for soil analysis.

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Computer program recorded on data media designed for use in soil analysis

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Soil analysis and evaluation services; soil testing services; analysis and testing of geological samples; analysis and testing of geotechnical samples; technical study services; scientific analyses.

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Soil analysis and evaluation services, in the nature of geotechnical studies for determining soil compaction and bearing capacity of soil surrounding sewer systems and transportation facilities, and hydraulic works, for the purpose of determining structural soundness; soil testing services for controlling soils compaction and bearing capacity; analysis and testing of geological samples for controlling soils compaction and bearing capacity; analysis and testing of geotechnical samples for controlling soils compaction and bearing capacity; technical study services, namely, technical research in the field of geotechnics and geology

Abstract

This method makes it possible to characterize the seat of a railroad track through penetrometric and geo-endoscopic tests. It includes steps consisting of striking ram head of a light dynamic penetrometer to drive the tip of a train of rods into the seat, measuring the strength of the seat as a function of the pushing in depth of the train of rods, removing the train of rods from the seat, pushing a tube into a hole left by the train of rods, and sliding an image-recording camera inside the tube. The method includes additional automated steps consisting of measuring the position of the camera while it slides inside the tube, i.e., the dep that which the images are recorded, and couplingan analysis of the recorded images as a function of the depth with the strength measurements of the seat to characterize the different layers of the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

• E02D 1/02 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ before construction work
• G01N 33/24 - Earth materials
• E01B 35/00 - Applications of measuring apparatus or devices for track-building purposes
• G01N 3/48 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under impulsive load by indentors, e.g. falling ball
• E01B 1/00 - BallastwayOther means for supporting the sleepers or the trackDrainage of the ballastway
• G01N 3/42 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

Abstract

This method allows the characterization of the seat of a railroad by penetrometer and geo-endoscopic tests. It comprises the steps of striking (100) a threshing head of a light dynamic penetrometer to drive the tip of a drill string into the seat, measuring (102) the resistance of the seat according to the depth for depressing the drill string, withdrawing (105) the drill string from the seat, driving (106) a tube into a hole left by the drill string, and sliding (108) a recording camera of pictures inside the tube. The method includes automated additional steps of measuring (110) the position of the camera as it slides within the tube, i.e. the depth (Zi) at which the images are recorded, and coupling (120) an analysis of the recorded images as a function of the depth with the measurements of resistance of the seat to characterize the different layers of the seat.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01B 35/00 - Applications of measuring apparatus or devices for track-building purposes
• G01V 8/02 - Prospecting
• G01V 9/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods not provided for in groups

Goods & Services

Software (recorded program) for soil analysis.

Abstract

The penetrometer includes a chassis, a mast mounted thereon and positioned substantially vertically during a test, a rod string, including a tip penetrating the ground that is positioned at one end of the rod string, an anvil that bears against the rod string at an end opposite the tip, a hammer striking the anvil, elements for raising the hammer along the mast up to a fall height, at which the hammer is released, and elements for measuring the sinking of the tip into the ground. The penetrometer further includes an electronic control unit for controlling the fall height, and configured to select the fall height adopted for the test based on the sinking of the tip measured by the measuring elements during one or more earlier tests, and mechanical elements controlled by the control unit for triggering the fall of the hammer at the height selected by the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/42 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid
• E02D 1/02 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ before construction work
• G01N 3/34 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces generated by mechanical means, e.g. hammer blows

Abstract

A measuring head, intended to be fitted to a dynamic penetrometer, and attached to a drill string provided with a tip, includes a driving head intended to receive an impact to be transmitted, via the rest of the measuring head, to the drill string; and a central rod for transmitting the impact from the driving head to the drill string, the central rod having a first end turned towards the driving head, and a second end opposite the first end, and suitable for engaging with the drill string, the central rod being provided with at least one deformation sensor. It includes at least one absorption member interposed between an impact receiving end portion of the driving head and the second end of the central rod and which is suitable for filtering the wave transmitted to the drill string when the end portion of the driving head receives an impact.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/30 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force
• G01N 3/32 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces
• G01N 3/42 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid
• G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

This measuring head, which is intended to be fitted to a dynamic penetrometer, and is suitable for being attached to a drill string provided with a tip, comprises a driving head (12) intended to receive an impact to be transmitted, via the rest of the measuring head, to the drill string; and a central rod (5) for transmitting the impact from the driving head to the drill string, said central rod having a first end (50), which is turned towards the driving head, and a second end (51), which is opposite the first end and which is suitable for engaging with the drill string, said central rod being provided with at least one deformation sensor (3, 4). It comprises at least one absorption member (13) which is interposed between an impact receiving end portion (14) of the driving head (12) and the second end (51) of the central rod (5) and which is suitable for filtering the wave transmitted to the drill string when the end portion of the driving head receives an impact.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 3/30 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force
• G01N 3/42 - Investigating hardness or rebound hardness by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid
• E02D 1/02 - Investigation of foundation soil in situ before construction work
• E02D 33/00 - Testing foundations or foundation structures
• G01N 3/32 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying repeated or pulsating forces

Goods & Services

Apparatus for controlling the compacting of trenches and embankments and the recognition of soils for the purposes of constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely a penetrometer.

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Apparatus for controlling compacting of embankments and trenches and surveying land for the purposes of erecting buildings and works of art, namely penetrometers.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for controlling the compacting of trenches and embankments and the recognition of soils for the purposes of constructing buildings and engineering structures, namely a penetrometer.