Larry Dwayne Breaux
Engineering at Boulder Oaks Dr, Houston, TX
License number
Louisiana EI.0010619
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
15931 Boulder Oaks Dr, Houston, TX 77084
Professional information
Ballasted Driven Pile
US Patent:
2010006, Mar 11, 2010
Filed:
Sep 9, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/207337
Inventors:
LARRY DWAYNE BREAUX - HOUSTON TX, US
MARK DeWITT SLIDER - HOUSTON TX, US
MARK DeWITT SLIDER - HOUSTON TX, US
International Classification:
E02D 7/02, E02D 5/22
US Classification:
405228, 405225, 405232
Abstract:
A driven pile anchor suitable for securing a tendon of a tension leg platform to the seafloor is supplemented with added weight. The pile may be a conventional driven friction pile installed with an underwater pile hammer. A load frame is added to the individual pile to accommodate ballast weights. Pre-manufactured ballast weights are placed on the frame to increase the holding power of the pile anchor system. The ballast weights may be secured solely by gravity connections, thereby simplifying their installation. In a second embodiment, the pile is intentionally plugged and installed with the plug intact. Pre-manufactured ballast weights are then placed inside the pile and may be held in place by gravity. In a third embodiment, the pile is a conventional driven friction pile installed with an underwater pile hammer. The pile is initially open but subsequently evacuated and intentionally plugged near its pile tip. Pre-manufactured ballast weights are placed inside the pile to increase its holding capacity. The first embodiment may be practiced in conjunction with either the second or third embodiment. The first embodiment may be retrofitted to existing, driven-pile anchor systems.
Ballasted Driven Pile
US Patent:
8388267, Mar 5, 2013
Filed:
Oct 31, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/285970
Inventors:
Larry Dwayne Breaux - Houston TX, US
Mark DeWitt Slider - Houston TX, US
Mark DeWitt Slider - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Seahorse Equipment Corp - Houston TX
International Classification:
E02D 13/04
US Classification:
405227
Abstract:
A driven pile anchor suitable for securing a tendon of a tension leg platform to the seafloor is supplemented with added weight. A load frame is added to the individual pile to accommodate ballast weights. Pre-manufactured ballast weights are placed on the frame to increase the holding power of the pile anchor system. In a second embodiment, the pile is intentionally plugged and installed with the plug intact. Pre-manufactured ballast weights are then placed inside the pile and may be held in place by gravity. In a third embodiment, the pile is a conventional driven friction pile installed with an underwater pile hammer. The pile is initially open but subsequently evacuated and intentionally plugged near its pile tip. Pre-manufactured ballast weights are placed inside the pile to increase its holding capacity. The first embodiment may be retrofitted to existing, driven-pile anchor systems.
Method Of Driving A Pile
US Patent:
5551804, Sep 3, 1996
Filed:
Apr 24, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/427372
Inventors:
Larry D. Breaux - Houston TX
James A. Haney - Houston TX
Daniel M. Houser - Thibodaux LA
James A. Haney - Houston TX
Daniel M. Houser - Thibodaux LA
Assignee:
McDermott International, Inc. - New Orleans LA
International Classification:
E02D 528, E02D 710
US Classification:
405227
Abstract:
A pile is plugged at its lower end or tip region so as to make it easier to drive. Additionally, such a plugged pile facilitates the transportation and handling of the pile prior to its driving.