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cityzen
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 Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:31 pm Post subject: Container Research |
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I am undertaking a research paper at the University of Brighton (UK) on (ISO) Shipping containers that are being used as accommodation.
I am currently looking for statistics and any research that has already occurred in this topic area and would be grateful of any information which anyone could provide.
My research paper aims to assess what has already been built, the problems associated with their conversion, the methods employed to convert them, their drawbacks and their potential as a building source.
As part of this process I am setting up a network of associated companies, research bodies and specialists for future reference, the finished will be in the public domain and free to use.
If you can assist, have any information, research or contacts which may be of assistance it would be most appreciated.
Thanks John.
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lavardera
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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From your paper:
| Quote: | | At what point does a container become not ISO standard and thus not suitable for Intermodal use? (ISO documentation should give this (on Order)) |
My understanding is that as soon as you poke a hole in a given container it no longer adheres to the standard and the ISO plaque must be removed. The standards do establish given strength for meeting the certification, the only way to maintain that certification is to retest the structure. This is no small endeavor. Most modified containers used for housing are no longer certifiable, and I'd be willing to venture that none are in fact certified.
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cityzen
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| Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for that, I have only just started so my site and paper are all a bit wooly, please check back soon, as there is a large update underway
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cityzen
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| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:57 am Post subject: [b]Further Research |
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Does anyone know anyone who has built a container home or studio?
If so could you contact me as I need to find out about how the container is performing, and their problems if any.
Thanks in advance
John
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Landman
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KBighair
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:25 pm Post subject: Broken link? |
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Your link doesn't work. Am Imissing something?
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cityzen
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| Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:36 am Post subject: |
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Sorry I have updated the site and changed the link, please find below the new link
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ShipConner
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject: Shipping Container Resources |
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Well I haven't built one yet... but I have been following this industry since 2001 and have some insights into the process. In fact I recently purchased some land to put a shipping container home on. I have priced a custom converted container (My own design) with several Shipping Container Converters and can share the process down to the light socket. Stop by my site you might find some useful info.
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manthoney
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| Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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"I think this must be an example of incorrect weight distribution, bad parking, woman captain, or some really BAD weather. Regardless, somebodies tennis shoes aren't going to fit right."
Woman captain?!? Last time I go to shippingcontainernews.com. |
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ShipConner
Joined: 04 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2006 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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My apologies, I need better help 
I have removed it, I hope my oversight doesn't poison the message.
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habitainer
Joined: 22 May 2005
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Location: Canary Islands, Spain
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| Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject: Actual container unit built |
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Soon on the view: Prototype HBTU 001.
Best regards,
Luis Rodríguez Alonso
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