Abstract: The invention concerns the field of support devices for equipping various types of structures. More particularly, the invention concerns a support device (100) comprising a plurality of force transmission parts (1, 2a, 2b) in mutual contact so as to transmit forces directed substantially in a predefined direction (D). One of the parts has a convex surface (1a, 1b), another having a concave surface (20a, 20b) with a larger radius of curvature. The convex surface is in contact with the concave surface in a contact area. At least one of the force transmission parts comprises a block of homogeneous material having at least one recess (4) in a portion substantially aligned with the contact area along said predefined direction.

Abstract: A device for handling a rotor blade of a wind turbine is provided. The device includes a frame which defines an inner space for at least partially accommodating the rotor blade. The device further includes a blade support which is arranged in the inner space and mounted to the frame, and a first lever arm. The first lever arm is pivotably mounted to the frame and includes a retaining end arranged in the inner space and an actuator end which is movable to rotate the first lever arm so that the rotor blade is retained between the blade support and the retaining end.

Abstract: A device for handling a rotor blade of a wind turbine is provided. The device includes a frame which defines an inner space for at least partially accommodating the rotor blade. The device further includes a blade support which is arranged in the inner space and mounted to the frame, and a first lever arm. The first lever arm is pivotably mounted to the frame and includes a retaining end arranged in the inner space and an actuator end which is movable to rotate the first lever arm so that the rotor blade is retained between the blade support and the retaining end.

Abstract: Method of overlocking at least one strand in an anchoring block by means of a frustoconical jaw which surrounds the strand and which is housed in a frustoconical recess made in the block, the process comprising the following steps: an explosive cartridge device comprising an inertia block intended to be propelled by the explosion of the cartridge is used, a force transmission device is arranged between the inertia block of the explosive cartridge device and the frustoconical jaw, and the explosive cartridge is activated to propel the inertia block against the force transmission device.

Abstract: Method of overlooking at least one strand in an anchoring block by means of a frustoconical jaw which surrounds the strand and which is housed in a frustoconical recess made in the block, the process comprising the following steps: an explosive cartridge device comprising an inertia block intended to be propelled by the explosion of the cartridge is used, a force transmission device is arranged between the inertia block of the explosive cartridge device and the frustoconical jaw, and the explosive cartridge is activated to propel the inertia block against the force transmission device.

Abstract: Reinforcement of a metal container against seismic or paraseismic stresses, in which the metal container is surrounded over at least part of its height with carbon fibre fabric bonded to the external surface of the metal container, and in which the carbon fibre fabric is placed in bands extending substantially over the entire circumference of the metal container, predominantly in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of the metal container.