Exploratory Development of Structures for Tactical Container-Shelter System (TACOSS) Units XI and XII.
Abstract
Structures for two types of container-shelters were developed for use as part of the Tactical Container-Shelter System (TACOSS). Both types are to serve as 8 x 8 x 20-ft (2.438 x 2.438 x 6.096-m) intermodal shipping containers and as portable shelters. TACOSS XI has removable side panels and telescoping corner posts. Cargo handling can take place through the personnel door and through both sides with any number of side panels removed. In the extended configuration, the roof can be extended upward by means of the telescoping corner posts to obtain a 10-ft (3.048-m) clear ceiling height, and closure panels can be inserted to increase the wall height. In the complexed configuration, side panels are removed and units can be coupled together to form shelters of any length, depending on the number of units used. The units also can be extended and complexed simultaneously to form shelters about 20 ft (6.096 m) wide, with a 10-ft (3.048-m) clear ceiling height, and of any length in increments of 8 ft (2.438 m). TACOSS XII has a detachable pallet base. In the pallet configuration, the entire upper structure is lifted away in one piece and stored elsewhere. The floor of the structure in this configuration serves as an 8 x 20-ft (2.438 x 6.096-m) pallet for ordinary cargo, for a large equipment base, or for a floor of a prefabricated building module. Cargo handling can take place from both sides and both ends. Both types were designed, analyzed, fabricated, and tested. Neither type fully qualified as a container due to lack of weatherproofness and qualification as shelters was not fully validated due to the cancellation of drop and rain tests, but both concepts were found to be feasible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA053505
Entities
People
- Richard H. Seabold
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center