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=Sourcing= | |||
*Used for sale, around $2500 [https://landcontainers.com/locations/warsaw-mo-14653-highway-7/] | |||
*Weighs around 8000 lb | |||
=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*An abbreviation for | *An abbreviation for '''I'''nter'''m'''odal Container | ||
*Also known as a shipping container | *Also known as a shipping container | ||
*Can be used on all forms of transport (Road, Rail, and Ship) OUTSIDE OF AIR (Unless a single one is used in special circumstances neccesitating it such as deploying a [[HMCU]] in a remote area and/or rapidly ) | *Can be used on all forms of transport (Road, Rail, and Ship) OUTSIDE OF AIR (Unless a single one is used in special circumstances neccesitating it such as deploying a [[HMCU]] in a remote area and/or rapidly ) | ||
*Can also be used as a structure (By itself or as a module, (Although as modules structural integrity must be evaluated to avoid accidental collapse due to overstressing etc) ) | *Can also be used as a structure (By itself or as a module, (Although as modules structural integrity must be evaluated to avoid accidental collapse due to overstressing etc) ) | ||
*Can be purchased new, used (Can they be made and still be used legally/commercially be accepted? Needs Research) | *Can be purchased new, used (Can they be made and still be used legally/commercially be accepted? Needs Research) | ||
*[[Metal Coatings]] , may be included, but adding/maitaining/replacing them may help lifespan along with [[Cathodic Protection]] may help | *Can also be purchased with systems such as refrigeration units | ||
*[[Metal Protective Coatings]] , may be included, but adding/maitaining/replacing them may help lifespan along with [[Cathodic Protection]] may help | |||
*Do any lighter ones exist (Composite perhaps?) needs research | |||
*20 and 40 foot are the standard lengths | |||
*"High cube" is taller but still seems to be standard | |||
*Thus a 40ft high cube seems like the best option | |||
*These seem like the best option | |||
*For future use see [[40ft High Cube IMC]] | |||
= | =Internal Links= | ||
*[[Pallet]] | |||
*[[Unit Load Device]] | |||
*[[On the Long Term Maitnence of IMCs]] | *[[On the Long Term Maitnence of IMCs]] | ||
*[[On the Structual Use of IMCs]] | *[[On the Structual Use of IMCs]] | ||
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*[[IMC Railcar]] | *[[IMC Railcar]] | ||
*[[Tiny House]] | *[[Tiny House]] | ||
*[[Project Kamp]] (They are using these for many of the buildings, and thus are essentially developing the [[HMCU]] concept) | |||
=External Links= | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_container The Wikipedia Page on Intermodal Containers] | |||
[[Category: Abbreviations, Jargon, and Terminology]] [[Category: Logistics]] [[Category: Standards]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:24, 19 April 2025
Sourcing
- Used for sale, around $2500 [1]
- Weighs around 8000 lb
Basics
- An abbreviation for Intermodal Container
- Also known as a shipping container
- Can be used on all forms of transport (Road, Rail, and Ship) OUTSIDE OF AIR (Unless a single one is used in special circumstances neccesitating it such as deploying a HMCU in a remote area and/or rapidly )
- Can also be used as a structure (By itself or as a module, (Although as modules structural integrity must be evaluated to avoid accidental collapse due to overstressing etc) )
- Can be purchased new, used (Can they be made and still be used legally/commercially be accepted? Needs Research)
- Can also be purchased with systems such as refrigeration units
- Metal Protective Coatings , may be included, but adding/maitaining/replacing them may help lifespan along with Cathodic Protection may help
- Do any lighter ones exist (Composite perhaps?) needs research
- 20 and 40 foot are the standard lengths
- "High cube" is taller but still seems to be standard
- Thus a 40ft high cube seems like the best option
- These seem like the best option
- For future use see 40ft High Cube IMC
Internal Links
- Pallet
- Unit Load Device
- On the Long Term Maitnence of IMCs
- On the Structual Use of IMCs
- IMC Standards and Regulations
- Semi-Trailer Truck
- IMC Railcar
- Tiny House
- Project Kamp (They are using these for many of the buildings, and thus are essentially developing the HMCU concept)