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> I'm not aware of any large structures that are anchored to the sea floor in a way that resists an upward force rather than a downwards one Marine vessels can
by Const-me 8y ago
> I'm not aware of any large structures that are anchored to the sea floor in a way that resists an upward force rather than a downwards one
Marine vessels can be very large and helical screws are widely used, here’s an example https://helixmooring.com/square-shaft-anchors-2/ https://helixmooring.com/square-shaft-anchors-2/
> even if they do fall there's nothing to damage beyond the energy storage installation.
Very expensive installation. Maybe they don’t need the reliability of bridges but they need to be able to withstand any weather.
- stevespang 8y agoActually, the deepest oil rig in the world called the Perdido rig, just off the Texas coast, at 2450 meters is anchored with hydraulically driven piles deep into the sea floor