IMC
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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)