IMC

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 necessitating 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/maintaining/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 40 ft. 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)

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Intermodal Containers