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The modules
at the base of the structure disperse all forces
they receive from any point in the structure itself
downwards into
the sea or lake bed. The inclination of the module
walls, which are resistant to the force of currents
and to the effects of drag-nets,
offers stable and permanent anchorage into the
seabed. At the same time, being that the base
of the structure is always larger
than the peak, all forces are evenly distributed
to the entire base without being excessive
and there is no danger of burying the structure
itself in the seabed.
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The numerous
holes at different inclinations ensure the presence
of sunlight within the structure. The light
entering the system is diffused and varied and
provide a wide diversity of lairs, holes and crevices
for marine life.
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Outside the
structures
walls, the friction caused by the currents
motion around the immersed pyramids creates
light turbulence. This turbulence
is accentuated by the differently inclined
facets on the external and internal surfaces
of the modules. All of these geometric irregularities
act as accelerators for localised micro-currents,
and create within each element continuous
circular currents (spheres of water) which
release their energy upwards. Due to these
localised variations, the structure ensures
a constant circulation and exchange of water,
favouring the influx of nutrients and permanent
occupation by flora
and fauna.
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The shallows
are, as the name implies, the part of the
sea bed which is shallower than the average
depth of the surrounding marine area.Shallows
are renowned for their very high concentration
of aquatic life. This is because of several
factors
(light, nutrients, etc.), but it is also
due to the fact that as the raised sea bed
is constantly under the influence of moving
masses of water which generates friction
and sound. This noise is defined, in physics,
as specific frequencies (2
- 10 MHz).Aquatic life is instinctively
attracted to these frequencies. The Tecnoreef
module reproduces the frequencies of the
shallows and acts as a transmitting antenna:
the inclination of the facets and the arrangement
of the holes through the modules generate,
especially in taller assemblies, micro-currents
with specific frequencies between 2 - 10
MHz.These frequencies, which are amplified
by the complexity of the structure itself,
promote a high concentration of marine life
and accelerate the process of colonisation
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