Protective covering made of fibre-reinforced elastomer, for hulls and underwater hulls of ships, as well as for maritime structures

摘要

Device for rendering watertight the hulls of ships, barges and any structures which are submerged or floating in sea, river or lake water. The invention relates to an impervious, solid and flexible covering consisting of an elastomer reinforced with textile fibres, adhering to the support onto which it is laid down. The covering possesses good mechanical properties. In the case where the reinforcement of the elastomer consists of elastic fabrics, it is possible to withstand large deformations without tearing. The device according to the invention is intended to protect and reinforce ships, fixed structures, industrial barges and any submerged or floating structures. The surfaces thus covered are thereby well insulated from the water and from attack by the marine environment, and have a greater strength and increased safety in the event of damage to the underwater hulls of ships.