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Border Protection Viaduct

a technology of border protection and viaduct, applied in bridge applications, bridge construction, bridge construction, etc., can solve the problems of unattractive and politically challenging, physical barriers that have significant impact, and measures that are not fully effectiv

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-08-03
EFTEKHARZADEH SHAHRIAR
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The present invention provides a specialized viaduct to secure and protect an international border. The apparatus utilizes a plurality of elevated platforms made of structural beams with a roadway on top, supported on columns along its length. The main structural member longitudinally supporting the roadway also serves as secure conduit for routing communication cables, power lines, and utilities to support border protection. The viaduct integrates several proven means of securing a border into a single apparatus and provides around-the-clock high-resolution surveillance of not only the border crossing but also a certain distance away that buys time for response and intervention in case of any attempted breach. The apparatus provides rapid physical access of border authorities between manned stations along the border and is comparable in cost with existing systems, dependable, and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.

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However, these measures are not fully effective as they can be breached and are not feasible in rugged, mountainous areas or where the border is marked by a river, which is common.
Furthermore, physical barriers are culturally undesirable, costly to build, and have a long construction schedule making them unattractive and politically challenging.
In addition, physical barriers have significant impact as they intrude in private property and natural habitat and face legal and environmental challenges.
However, these methods are not fully effective and do not meet the requirements of border protection authorities as they can be evaded with a number of counter measures.

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[0017]Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of one module of the present invention 100 comprised of structural deck 101 strengthened from below by hollow structural beam 102 having guard rails 103 on either side and supported at each distal end by column 111 on foundation 112, collectively comprising an elevated platform 100 disposed to enable physical and vehicular access from one distal end to the other, and securely house a plurality of utility lines 104 that may include communication cables, electrical power lines, and water, compressed gas, and hydrocarbon pipelines below deck 101 inside hollow beam 102, with access to utility lines made possible by removal of access hatch cover 105.

[0018]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one module of the present invention 100 from above with access hatch cover 105 removed exposing utility lines 104 below deck 101 inside hollow structural beam 102, thus serving as conduit for utility lines 104 In addition to providing structural...

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Abstract

A viaduct specially configured to secure and protect an international border.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is in the field of devices for protecting international borders. More specifically, the present invention provides a specially configured viaduct that integrates a range of functionalities to firmly protect a border and prevent breach.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Protection of international borders against unauthorized crossing is of utmost importance for all nations and a pillar of international law and order. The matter has gained prominence in recent times with increasing human migration and refugee crises around the globe.[0003]A contiguous physical barrier such as a fence, trench, dike, and wall are the most prevalent and adopted means of protecting borders against unauthorized crossing. However, these measures are not fully effective as they can be breached and are not feasible in rugged, mountainous areas or where the border is marked by a river, which is common. Furthermore, physical barriers are culturally undesirable, c...

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IPC IPC(8): E01D18/00E01D19/12E01D2/04
CPCE01D18/00E01D19/12E01D2/04
Inventor EFTEKHARZADEH, SHAHRIAR
Owner EFTEKHARZADEH SHAHRIAR