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*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) | ||
*Can also be purchased with systems such as refrigeration units | |||
*[[Metal Coatings]] , may be included, but adding/maitaining/replacing them may help lifespan along with [[Cathodic Protection]] may help | *[[Metal 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 | |||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
*[[On the Long Term Maitnence of IMCs]] | *[[On the Long Term Maitnence of IMCs]] |
Revision as of 23:22, 26 February 2020
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 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
See Also
- On the Long Term Maitnence of IMCs
- On the Structual Use of IMCs
- IMC Standards and Regulations
- Semi-Trailer Truck
- IMC Railcar
- Tiny House