
The continuity of the layer also adds to theįigure 1. Placement of the layer as well as its composition. Weathering steelįorms an amorphous inner layer that protects the integrity of the steel. Steel includes alloying elements that affect the materials corrosion process. Cargo containers are constructed from weathering steel. When used for shipping, it is mainly referred toĪs a “shipping container,” but can also be called an “ISO container,” “Conex box,” or “cargoĬontainer.” When used as a construction material, however, it is referred to as an Intermodal The cargo container is known by many names.

Was issued a patent in 1958 for an “Apparatus for shipping freight.” Their influence helped to have the cargoĬontainer accepted as the standard for shipping lines all around the world. With ease became very appealing to the U.S. New idea, the concept of an intermodal shipping container that could be loaded and unloaded That his idea for the modern cargo container came to existence. It was during his time as owner of the company

After purchasing the Pan-Atlantic Steamship Company in 1955, he beganĮxperimenting with different shipping methods. Trucking company in the United Sates (McLean Trucking Co.) allowed him to branch out to

The invention and patenting of the cargo shipping container. An American by the name of Malcom McLean is credited with

The concept of containerization has developed at great lengths over the past 300 years leading up Educational activity is evaluated by survey and critical points are determined to improve. Building types were handed-out, scaled model and poster presentation were prepared by teams according to defined design parameters. Problem-based learning (PBL) methodology was applied in order to create a discussion group. This paper aims to discuss the design parameters of cargo container home construction and an educational application of the concept. Many design parameters of cargo container homes parallel those of standard home construction methodologies (cold formed steel framing/light wood framing) and from a structural standpoint, cargo containers are an effective building material. Repurposing cargo containers into homes is a sustainable construction practice due to the majority of the structure coming from recycled materials. Because cargo containers are modular in design, they can be used to create efficient, cheap homes. BaurĬargo container homes have become increasingly popular around the world in the last 30 years.
