Implant Structure (Principle)
Implant Structure consists of an allowable structural member that is combined with structural and foundation elements that are pressed-in the ground where they are securely supported by the Earth. The structure carries horizontal and vertical loads, using the “size of section” and “depth of penetration”. As a result, it exhibits high strength as an aggregate having with individual allowable structural members that are supported by the ground. Therefore, it is highly resistant to ground displacement caused by the motion of earthquakes, tsunami, and other external forces, serving as a “resilient” disaster-prevention infrastructure.
■ Implant Levee (Application)
Implant Levee has resilient backbones in the levee body built by soils. Backbones are usually tubular pile wall or double sheet pile walls that are highly liquefaction-resistant. Outstanding functions of Implant Levee are mentioned in the "Benefit" section.
■ Implant Method (Construction)
Pile walls are constructed by Press-in Method that utilises reaction force derived from pre-installed piles to hydraulically push into the ground silently and vibration-free. As all necessary press-in machinery systematically works on the top of pile walls, it minimises working space and eliminates a need for temporary platform even on slope, unlevelled ground or above water.