THE FEASIBILITY OF USING PAPERBOARD AS A BASIC MATERIAL FOR HOUSING SHELTERS

Abstract

The objectives of the thesis were divided into three major parts. The first objective was to explore and to show a need for very light weight, non-permanent, easily transportable, low cost structures. Major requirements discussed in detail are (1) housing shelters for underdeveloped countries; (2) military and civil defense requirements; and (3) low income housing in the United States. The second objective involved a broad consideration of the materials and of the elements of structure. The third objective of the study was to show by actual construction of prototype structures the potential advantages of paperboard material. Three structures were built in an attempt to emphasize different aspects of the nature of the paper material and its combination with other materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0616721

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  • Roscoe P. Thorpe

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  • Texas A&M University

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