International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 05 | May 2024
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SHIPPING CONTAINER: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF IMPLEMENTING SHIPPING CONTAINERS CONSTRUCTION AND CONVENTIONAL METHOD CONSTRUCTION IN TERMS OF COST, TIME IN WARM AND HUMID CLIMATE ZONES. Andrew john Columbus R, Prof. Ar. Mookambika2 1Student, Dr.M.G. R university, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. 2 Professor, Dr.M.G. R university, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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ABSTRACT - The report delves into the innovative realm of
Early container construction projects 2000s
shipping container architecture, blending sustainability, costeffectiveness, and adaptability. It explores material usage, planning, design, and execution of maritime infrastructure, highlighting intersections with civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, and transportation logistics. Objectives include understanding sustainability and cost-time dynamics, analyzing challenges like globalization, climate change, and technological innovation, and exploring best practices in project management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. Emphasis is on environmental sustainability, ecofriendly design strategies, and recent technological advancements. The study aims to propose recommendations for advancing shipping architecture knowledge, fostering resilient, environmentally responsible, and economically viable maritime infrastructure. By integrating recent advancements and industry insights, it seeks to inform future development and promote sustainable maritime infrastructure worldwide.
Early container home construction present Environmentally friendly and sustainable construction. Abandoned containers have found new life as low-income and student housing in Amsterdam, addressing the pressing need for affordable living spaces in densely populated areas. This adaptation underscores the truth of the saying "necessity is the mother of invention." Container architecture has proven invaluable in meeting various demands, from providing emergency shelters for military purposes to offering sustainable housing solutions for urban environments facing housing shortages.
2. LITERATURE STUDY A shipping container comprises several key structural components that collaborate to create a sturdy rectangular framework. These components include the roof, side walls, floor, cross members, top and bottom rails, and corner posts. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in maintaining the container's structural integrity and ensuring its durability during transportation and storage.
Key Words: container, cost, time, comparison, rapid construction, shipping architecture…
1.INTRODUCTION Malcom McLean, born in 1914 on a North Carolina farm, started his transportation company in 1934 after saving up for a used truck post-graduation. By expanding his fleet to five vehicles, he encountered road transportation limitations and fines. Recalling a 1937 incident in New Jersey, McLean envisioned a standard-sized trailer for efficient cargo shipping. Collaborating with engineer Keith Tantlinger, they refined the container concept, resulting in a theft-resistant, stackable, and lockable design.
2.1 STANDARDS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER SIZE AND WEIGHTS 10-Foot Container: 9'9.75" x 8' x 8'6", 9' 3 " x 7 '8" x 7' 10",7 '8" x 7'5", 75 square-feet, 2,850 lb. 20-Foot Container:19 '10.5 " x 8' x 8 '6",19'3" x 7 '8" x 7' 10",7 '8" x 7'5",150 square feet,5,050 lb.
1.1 TIMELINE EVOLUTION OF CONTAINER HOUSING
20-Ft-High Cube:19 '10.5 " x 8' x 9 '6",19'3" x 7 '8" x 8' 10",7 '8" x 8'5.5",150 sq ft,5,181 lb.
1950s Development of standardized containers 1960s
40-Foot Container:40' x 8' x 8'6",39' 5" x 7'8"x 7' 10",7'8" x 7'5",300 square-feet,8,000 lb.
Early experiments of containers 1970s Concept development in containers 1980s
40-Foot-High Cube:40' x 8' x 9'6",39' 5" x 7'8"x 8'10",7'8" x 8'5.5",300 square-feet,8,775 lb.
Growth interest of containers 1990s
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