Pilaster repair device and method for repairing seawalls

Abstract

A seawall pilaster repair device and method of use, the device having a front plate, two sides with a flange extending from each side, an open top and bottom, the sides extending perpendicular from each flange to connect to the front plate thereby forming an open area between the plates and any surface to which the device is attached. A gasket may be utilized between the flange and the seawall to prevent cementitious material from extruding from the plate during injection.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED CASES[0001]The present patent application is a continuation in part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 964,783, filed Aug. 12, 2013, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety for any purpose whatsoever.FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to seawalls, and more particularly to devices and methods of use for repairing damaged pilasters in joints of seawalls.BACKGROUND[0003]Seawalls are used as a border between land and water bodies, such as along rivers, lakes, and oceans. A seawall prevents the adjoining ground from being eroded or falling into the adjoining water body. Most seawalls are constructed of concrete which is poured in sections and then connected at joints which are covered by concrete pilasters that extend slightly outwardly from the concrete wall. The pilasters are generally formed of poured concrete around metal rods embedded therein. Unfortunately, over time, due to wear, tear and corros...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a device and method for repairing degraded pilasters of seawalls. The device has a front plate, two side plates, flanges extending from the proximal end of each side plate, and an open top and bottom. The device has at least one injection port for injecting cementitious material into the interior of the device when it is attached to a seawall. The repair device can be used to permanently fix seawall pilasters and prevent further degradation. The repair device is aesthetic in appearance and can be used to support decorative or structural items.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, over time, due to wear, tear and corrosion, the pilasters crack around the edges and bottoms.

This is unsightly and can result in the adjoining dirt being held back by the seawalls to fall through the pilasters forming sinkholes.

Such sinkholes pose a danger to anyone walking or on machinery near the sinkholes.

Property owners are faced with filling in the sinkholes with concrete and / or rock as well as rebuilding the pilasters, an expensive and ultimately futile undertaking.

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