Abstract: The present invention relates to a floating-type foundation structure that supports a power generation system upon the ocean in the upright position. The foundation structure comprises: a main floating body consisting of a cylinder that is longer in the axial direction disposed such that its central axis becomes vertical so as to support the power generation system in the upright position; and auxiliary floating bodies attached to the main floating body by trusses so as to surround the main floating body. The lower portion of the main floating body that supports the power generation system in the upright position is submerged in the ocean while the upper portions of the auxiliary floating bodies are positioned upon the ocean surface. A flat plate larger in diameter than the cross section of the main floating body is installed so as to be as close to horizontal as possible in the underwater portion below the waterline of the main floating body.

Abstract: A nondestructive method for inspecting internal pressures of sealed containers wherein a magnetic impulsive force is impinged upon a metallic surface of the container and the resulting vibration of the metallic surface is detected. The detected signal is applied to a plurality of band-pass filters from which the fundamental and harmonics are extracted. The two highest level signals extracted from the band-pass filters, designated the fundamental and a harmonic, are selected, which signals are analyzed by comparison to predetermined values for level and frequency and for their ratio of their levels with respect to one another. A judgment as to the integrity of the sealed container may be made based upon the deviation from the aforesaid predetermined values.