Burford, N K and Smith, F W (1999) Developing a new military shelter system: A technical study in advanced materials and structures. Building Research & Information, 27(2), pp. 64-83. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The development of a new lightweight military shelter system is based on an unusual composite structural system utilizing the innovative use of pultrusion production techniques for plastic. The authors report on the combined development of both the structural system and the components which are made from linear pultraded sections of reinforced plastic and an anticlastic stressed membrane. The shelter comprises a 'kit' of purpose designed components which are used to fulfil the multiple reuirements of the shelter brief. This has resulted in a smaller number of component parts, less weight and enhanced ease of fabrication and assembly. Some of the techniques used in the design of components and parts indicate an alternative approach to the use of plastics in building construction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | advanced materials; composite materials; lightweight structures; reinforced plastic; shelter; tents; thermosetting plastic |
| Index terms: | plastic, fabrication, shelter system, composite, building construction |
| Subjects: | manufacturing engineering, safety engineering, materials science, building construction |
| Topics: | Construction Materials, Construction Technology, Engineering Principles |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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