METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF TOWER BASE SUPPORTS

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APP PUB NO 20140097556A1
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14102590

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Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions.

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TINDALL CORPORATIONSPARTANBURG SC 29304

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kirkley, Kevin Lee Atlanta, US 5 18
KNOX, Roger C Spartanburg, US 6 30
Zavitz, Bryant Allan Dunwoody, US 6 29

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