Modular Retaining Wall Assembly for Flexible Pool Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing pool segmentation methods for underwater vibration tables are costly, resource-intensive, and environmentally harmful, lacking flexibility and reusability, and do not efficiently utilize limited test areas.

Innovation Solution

A modular retaining wall structure composed of back frame and bracket structures, connected via embedding, with water retaining plates, allowing for flexible assembly and disassembly, enabling adjustable pool segmentation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If masonry and temporary concrete walls are used for pool segmentation, then the test pool can be divided into different areas, but it requires a lot of manpower, is disposable, high cost, and easy to cause pool pollution

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepool segmentation capabilityVSAvoidconstruction cost and complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The retaining wall is divided into multiple modular units that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each module includes a frame structure, water retaining plates, and connection components, allowing flexible configuration to create different pool segmentation arrangements without requiring complete construction of new walls each time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The retaining wall structure transitions from static permanent construction to dynamic modular assembly. The modular units can be easily assembled, disassembled, and reconfigured, enabling the same structure to adapt to different test requirements and pool segmentation needs over time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Area of stationary object

If a large-area experimental water pool is used, then the test area is sufficient for small test objects, but it is costly and results in the wastage of water resources

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetest pool areaVSAvoidwater resource waste

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The large test pool is divided into multiple smaller test areas using modular retaining wall units. This segmentation allows the use of a large pool infrastructure for multiple smaller experiments simultaneously, reducing the need for a single large pool and minimizing water resource consumption by reusing the same pool space for different tests.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The modular retaining wall structure serves multiple functions: it defines test area boundaries, provides structural support, and can be reconfigured for different experiment types. This multi-functionality maximizes the utility of the test pool infrastructure, reducing the need for dedicated large pools for each experiment and thereby reducing water resource waste.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular retaining wall structure is used, then the structure is detachable and movable, convenient for disassembly and easy to reuse materials, but the connection between modules must be secure to maintain water retention

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemodular assembly flexibilityVSAvoidwater retention capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The water retaining function is extracted from the structural frame and implemented through separate water retaining plates attached to the modular units. These plates can be easily installed and removed from the frame structures, allowing the modular assembly to be flexible while maintaining reliable water retention through the dedicated sealing components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The connection interfaces between modular units are pre-designed with specific connection components and attachment methods that ensure secure assembly before use. The water retaining plates are pre-positioned and secured to the frames, ensuring that when modules are connected, the water retention capability is automatically maintained without requiring additional sealing actions during assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250347582A1Modular retaining wall structure used for pool segmentation of underwater vibration table

Publication Date: 2025.11.13 TIANJIN UNIV

AI summary

A modular retaining wall structure used for pool segmentation of an underwater vibration table includes multiple retaining wall units arranged in a matrix, the retaining wall units include back frame structures and bracket structures, any one of the back frame structures is positioned and connected between the two bracket structures, and water retaining plates are arranged on upstream faces of two sides of the connection between the back frame structures and the bracket structures; and specifically the retaining wall units include N back frame structures and N+1 bracket structures, where N is an integer. The present disclosure has the advantages of ingenious conception, compact and reasonable structure, modular design and being assembled together by plug-in, convenient and efficient installation and use, forming a partition wall with an easily adjustable length, and stronger applicability.