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Presented by:Surya C.D1SHIPPING CONTAINERARCHITECTURESeminar on

SHIPPING CONTAINERARCHITECTURE

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CONTENTS2IntroductionNeed of shipping container homesShipping Container SpecificationsEvolutionContainer ModificationApplication of Shipping Container HousingCase StudyAdvantages and DisadvantagesConclusion

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INTRODUCTION3Shipping containers can withstand shipment, storage..They are steel or corrugated boxesContainer homes are buildings erected with these containersContainer homes do not require any additional reinforcement, pillars, walls.

NEED OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES4CheapStrongGreenIndependent Durable

SHIPPING CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS5Usual length are 6 or 12 meters, 2.6 meters high and 2.6 meters wide.ConstructionConstructed with steel frames, wooden floor, ISO corner fittings and arc welding is used.Corrugated steel roofing is usedOther parts are corner fittings, base frame, bottom side rail, floor boards.

Components of Shipping Container6

EVOLUTION7Shipping containers available in plentyIt is too expensive to ship a container back after exportOn November 23 1987 Phillip C Patented the technology in USA.In 2006, in California, Peter De Maria designed the first 2 storey shipping container home under building codes.Since then the technology is being used world wide

CONTAINER MODIFICATIONS8Foundation : Types and construction systemsConcrete footingsWood footingConcrete slab

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Concrete footings comes under 4 corners of the containerIt contains the filled concrete with inbed pointsInbed points are 3/4 inch steel rods with inch thick steel plates of 4 x4 inch.Containers are welded over plates.Concretefooting

10Used when other footing are not availableCheap and easy to installWood is placed over prepared soil and container is placed over wooden pieces.

Woodenfooting

11Concrete slab is provided fully under the containerThis is more expensiveUnder side of the container will not get rustedConcreteSlab

12Set and secure containers to Foundation and each otherContainers are placed using a crane according to planContainers are fixed to foundationFor two or more storeys containers are placed above and welded together

13Adding windows and doorsOpenings for windows and doors are cut into containerAll openings for windows and doors should be framed with a steel sectionSliding type and hinged type windows are commonly used, made of wood, aluminum, pvc,upvc.

14Power supplySolar energy and general electricity are used for power supply.ElectricityIt is delivered via nonmetallic sheath wire run inside pvc pipesBasic electricity provided is 120/240 voltsEarthing must be provided to connect all ground wires for safety

15Passive solar designIt is the design of a building to effectively use solar energy.Main systems used are OPERABLE WINDOWS, they automatically adjust to produce comfortable temperatureTHERMAL MASS, it is the mass of materials inside that can store heat energyTHERMAL CHIMNEY, create or reinforce the effect of hot air rising to induce air movement for cooling

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Thermal chimney

17PipingSanitary utilities plays an important role in construction.PVC pipes are used for water distribution, sewage disposal.Water tank is placed over the whole structureSeptic tank is provided under the structure

18FlooringMost containers come with ply wood as floor materialIf not we provide flooring such as ply wood, ceramic tiles etc.Before placing tiles floors are cleaned and sand is removedTiles are placed using special types of adhesives

19PaintingCeramic paints are perfect match for containersThis coating repels uv rays and extreme heatPaint is applied by using airless sprayer, roller, or paint brush3 coating are optimum for max thermal protection

APPLICATION OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS IN HOUSING20

MOBILE RESIDENTIAL UNITSHOUSE EXTENSIONGUEST ROOMSFARM HOUSE LIVING UNITSROOF TOP ROOMSSWIMMING POOLSCONTAINER CAFE

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STUDENTS LIVINGSPACE, NETHERLANDS

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ART GALLERY:JAPAN

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CONTAINER CITY, LONDON

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STUDIO,USA

CASE STUDY25DABBA MANE, BANGALORE

Designed by Kameshwar RaoCreated by 4 shipping containers900sqftFinal cost 10 lakhContainer sourced from chennai docks, Rs 1 lakh eachHome contains kitchen, bedroom with bathroom, office room

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ADVANTAGES28EconomicEco friendlyPrevents abandonment of shipping containers in harborsIt can withstand heavy loads, harsh climates, rough handlingThey are ideal for harsh conditions and ideal for areas with high risk of hurricanesThey can be constructed in a short time

DISADVANTAGES29Controlling heat inside is a major concernThe probability for rusting is very highContainers may be painted with harmful paintsContainers used may have been subjected to spills of harmful chemicals, hence effective cleaning is a concernIn many residential areas, there are rules which restrict the types of homes that can be constructed. This can causeproblems when applying for a building permitwithin residential zoning.

CONCLUSIONS30This concept must be widely applied as it is eco friendly and produces low cost homes.The materials are durable and load bearingWe must all adapt to this concept to allow for future saving.

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