Artificial Islands TRIZ Cases

Hollow prism blocks use internal hardware, passageways, and fillable cavities to build stronger structures in underwater environments.

This case uses concrete-cast shell units and localized grout to stabilize tubular brace joints while reducing weight and transport costs.

Surface openings connect permeable fibres to the environment, helping dissipate interstitial pressure without added filter layers.

Water removal creates negative pressure, anchoring the cofferdam for stable subsea excavation in varying sediments.

Fork-shaped connectors with adjustable set screws attach a stiff sheet finger guard to shoring columns without drilling holes, preserving structural integrity.

An expansible repair bracket substitutes broken anchoring tabs using a frame member with threaded holes and actuators.

Separating the float and pipe transport eliminates complex pivoting mechanisms, reducing installation costs for deep seabed towers.

A control system adjusts vertical hull position to pre-distribute pinion loads unequally before operation.

Segmented gate plate rotation reduces rotary drive force and device weight while preventing mud water ingress during bit replacement.

Displaceable gripping construction dampens wave-induced movements, enabling safe placement of heavy elongate objects in rough sea conditions.

Segmented dry setting elements with adaptive seals enable rapid maintenance access to isolated marine structures without extensive installation setups.

Acoustic signals guide autonomous vehicles to a recovery base, preventing seafloor burial and ensuring precise positioning.

A hinged manhole panel uses a tenon guide and insertion pin to secure the cover.

A storable open hole cover uses a stabilizing post to secure the device in place.

Rigid L-shaped band replaces hazardous heat-sealing to seal stacked manhole components and eliminate leak gaps.

A modular retaining wall block uses elongate projections and grooves to enable flexible alignment configurations.

Recycled structural composite abutments eliminate embankments and expansion joints by using corrosion-resistant materials that free up space under bridges.

Segmented packer cantilevers adapt to eccentric piles, preventing adhesive leakage and jamming during ocean piling.

An isolation array directly connects a support frame to a platform, permitting controlled linear and rotational movement for payload protection.

A hook heel stops against an articulation edge to immobilize a panel in an upright position.

Curved elements in a wind turbine transition piece convert lateral forces into axial loads, reducing peak stresses and improving long-term stability.

An expandable bladder presses curable resin against a manhole wall to form a smooth, impermeable lining that eliminates manual troweling.

An asymmetric flange body projects on both sides of a continuous profile cross-section to balance inertial masses during installation.

Automated optical tracking compares actual cantilever position against a predefined boundary model to prevent structural collisions.

A manhole cover uses multiaxial reinforcing fibers embedded in a cold-curing casting compound to create a unified structural element.

Hybrid control adjusts a pile guide actuator using real-time force and inclination feedback, preventing overload during deep monopile penetration.

Wireless sensors measure leg strain to prevent equipment damage from sudden impact loads during brake engagement.

Skid system moves drilling assemblies independently across a cantilever platform, reducing operation time and costs.

Modular internal platform support structure assembled from galvanized steel sheet metal components connected by fasteners.

Flat angular sidewalls match pipe bends while a curved trough maintains flow, reducing concrete usage compared to circular designs.