Pontoon Platform and Arrangement Having the Pontoon Platform

Abstract

A pontoon platform is constructed from at least one container or plurality of interconnected containers, such as shipping or standard freight containers, especially consistent with ISO standard. At least some of the containers are adapted to float on water, either they are waterproof containers or they comprise a float arrangement. The intra-container water-displacing volume, such as an inflatable bag, can be used for displacing water from the container when the inflatable bag is filled or for letting more water entering into the container when the inflatable bag is emptied, and thereby manipulating the buoyancy or draft of the container and thus also the same of the pontoon platform comprising said container(s).

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PRIORITY[0001]This application is a continuation application of international application number PCT / F12013 / 050601 filed on Jun. 3 2013, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a pontoon platform having at least one container or advantageously a plurality of interconnected containers as well as to an arrangement comprising the pontoon platform.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]There is a clear need for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent constructions all over the world, e.g. due to very rapid reconstructions or for building new constructions for substituting constructions lost or destroyed for example by earthquakes, natural catastrophe or the like. For example the earthquakes may destroy roads, bridges, buildings, harbours, airfields or other infrastructure completely. In addition after the natural catastrophe there is a great need for building new constructions, which might be a very...

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Benefits of technology

The invention offers a fast and efficient method for developing a pontoon platform over water or unstable areas, allowing for the construction of buildings and infrastructure. It eliminates the need for expensive and specialized pre-fabricated containers and can be used in disastrous areas to provide temporary or permanent structures. This invention allows for standardization of construction methods and aid work, making it easier to build essential constructions and arrangements quickly. The invention has applications in various fields, such as construction of residences, apartments, military or social infrastructure, and is especially useful in areas with limited land availability.

Problems solved by technology

For example the earthquakes may destroy roads, bridges, buildings, harbours, airfields or other infrastructure completely.

In addition after the natural catastrophe there is a great need for building new constructions, which might be a very demanding task, because often even boats are not able to docking and transport building material due to destroyed harbours.

However, there are still problems related to the known prior art, namely the floating modules utilized to provide the floating pontoons should be first transported or shipped to the construction area and if the infrastructure in the area has been destroyed or there are no streets or other solid groundwork in the area, the rapid transportation is very challenging or even impossible and thus also rapid construction is not possible.

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