Interlocking stabilization system for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like

Abstract

The present invention aims to provide an interlocking stabilization system (100) for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like. Accordingly, the interlocking stabilization system (100) includes: a) a compressed bearing plate (110); b) at least one earth anchor (150) having a plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) penetrated to a predetermined depth and in communication with the compressed bearing plate (110) through a tendon bar/wire (160); wherein the compressed bearing plate (110) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160), such that a reflective frustum cone or compact soil reaction (112) is formed thereof; wherein the plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings (152) of the at least one earth anchor (150) is able to extend outwardly to an angle as the earth anchor (150) is progressively withdrawn under the compression, such that a frustum cone or end bearing force (154) is formed thereof; and wherein action-reaction forces (reflective frustum and end bearing force) defined between the compressed bearing plate (110) and progressively with-drawn of the at least one earth anchor (150) through the tendon bar/wire (160) are able to eliminate or overcome the active and passive zone pressures existed in the slope, unrestrained earth or the like.

1 . An interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) for stabilizing slope, unrestrained earth or the like, the interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) includes:
 a) a compressed bearing plate ( 110 );   b) at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) having a plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings ( 152 ) penetrated to a predetermined depth and in communication with the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) through a tendon bar/wire ( 160 );   wherein the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ), such that a reflective frustum cone or compact soil reaction ( 112 ) is formed under the surface of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like;   wherein the plurality of extendable pivotally hinged wings ( 152 ) of the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) is able to extend outwardly to an angle as the earth anchor ( 150 ) is progressively withdrawn under the compression, such that a frustum cone or end bearing force ( 154 ) is formed under the predetermined depth of the surface of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like; and   wherein action-reaction forces (reflective frustum and end bearing force) defined between the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) and progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ) are adapted to be transmitted through the soil of the slope, unrestrained earth or the like, such that active and passive zone pressures existed in the slope, unrestrained earth or the like are able to be eliminated or overcome.   
     
     
         2 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 1 , wherein the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) is adapted to be communicated with neighbouring compressed bearing plates ( 110 ) in array manner through linkage arms ( 120 ) and/or tensioning rods/wires ( 130 ), such that a surface interlocking ( 140 ) for distributing any tension, compression and/or shear loads to a larger bulk surface area or volumetric zone of a slope, unrestrained earth or the like is formed. 
     
     
         3 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 1 , wherein the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) is adapted to be compressed and advanced toward the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) by progressively withdrawn of the earth anchor ( 150 ) through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ) at predefined pressure. 
     
     
         4 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 3 , wherein the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) and the progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ) is performed by a jack ( 200 ). 
     
     
         5 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 4 , wherein the jack ( 200 ) can be a mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electrical jack or the like. 
     
     
         6 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 1 , wherein the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) and the progressively withdrawn of the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ) is retained by a wedge ( 300 ). 
     
     
         7 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 6 , wherein the retained compressed bearing plate ( 110 ) that is in communication with the at least one earth anchor ( 150 ) through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ) are being set by cement grout ( 400 ). 
     
     
         8 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 7 , wherein the cement grout ( 400 ) is introduced to a drilled passage ( 420 ) through grout tubing ( 430 ). 
     
     
         9 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 8 , wherein the drilled passage ( 420 ) is pressurized to ensure bubbles or airs to be released thereof through air flow valve ( 440 ) at predetermined pressure. 
     
     
         10 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 7 , wherein the cement grout ( 400 ) which is set through the tendon bar/wire ( 160 ) is adapted to provide further frictional force ( 164 ) to prevent any shearing forces or movements within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like. 
     
     
         11 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) is optionally provided with a damper ( 500 ) for earthquake, such that to further prevent any shearing forces or movements or trembling of ground within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like caused by the earthquake. 
     
     
         12 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 11 , wherein the damper ( 500 ) includes an independent retaining plate ( 520 ) and a biasing means ( 540 ), said independent retaining plate ( 520 ) and the biasing means ( 540 ) are being configured in between a cap ( 560 ) and the compressed bearing plate ( 110 ), such that the biasing means ( 540 ) is adapted to be stressed to prevent any shearing forces or movements or trembling of ground within the slope, unrestrained earth or the like caused by the earthquake. 
     
     
         13 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 12 , wherein the biasing means ( 540 ) can be a mechanical spring, pneumatic/hydraulic spring or the like. 
     
     
         14 . The interlocking stabilization system ( 100 ) accordingly to  claim 12 , wherein the cap ( 560 ) is securely retained at distal end of the tendon bar ( 160 ) by a wedge stopper ( 580 ).