Accordion Shelter Hardware Analysis

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Abstract:

This report presents the results of an investigation into some of the hardware difficulties experienced with the accordion shelter during field tests. The accordion shelter is a prototype rigid-wall, general purpose, expandable military shelter. In the closed transportation configuration the shelter serves as its own shipping container and conforms to the dimensional and strength requirements of the International Organization for Standardization Type IC freight container. In the habitation mode the container expands from both sides to form an inclosed, environmentally controlled, lighted shelter approximately 2.4 metres high by 2.4 metres wide by 15.2 metres long. The main problem areas are identified as container jacks, floor jacks, leveling system, and expansion system. The specific causes of the problems are identified and solutions to the problems are proposed.

Author(s):
Shopalovich, Predrag ; Barca, Franklin
Author Organization(s):
ARMY NATICK RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Feb 1976-Aug 1977
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA053592
Pagination:
0037

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NATICK/TR-78/011
Task Number(s):
01
Project Number(s):
1L762723A427
Monitor Series:
NARADCOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*EXPANDABLE STRUCTURES, *SHELTERS, AIR TRANSPORTABLE EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, FAILURE(MECHANICS), FIELD TESTS, JACKS(LIFTS), LEVELING, MULTIPURPOSE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
Keyword(s):
PE62723A, WU005
Report Date:
1978 Feb 01