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Thin High Strength/Light Weight, Durable Steel Shelters for Emergency Relief Carl Perry BlueScope Steel International Ltd London
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 2 What is our objective To work in partnership with Aid Organisations/NGOs to develop products that - enhance peoples sense of dignity, identity and belonging. - to improve safety, quality of life and comfort over the long term - provide sustainable long term solutions that are adaptable to local norms - that are available in large numbers, on site, 6-8 weeks from the need BY Creating a core house solution that can transition into a permanent home for displaced people - can be erected by local labour with minimal tools, power and skills - that are cost effective and acceptable to local populations
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 3 What is Steel Structures value proposition Its strong, light, tough, strong & durable It will not rot, burn, distort or be attacked by insects/bacteria/mould It can be formed, worked, shaped & joined into almost any structure It is resistant to most environments with appropriate treatments It allows buildings to be redeveloped & altered at low cost to meet changing needs It can be readily recycled & reused at the end of its life. It is readily transported either as a component, panel or module. It lends itself to a variety of construction techniques. It offers the most cost effective solution many building applications
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 4 Two flexible core designs that can be adapted to many environments/products Case Study – Core Shelters/frames that transition into permanent homes Built in Mezzanine floor for flood protection Free Standing with no walls for easy replacement Source – BlueScope Steel International Ltd
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 5 Case Study – Delivery mechanism Source – BlueScope Steel International Ltd
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 6 Screw Pier Foundation Case Study - Foundations Simple Steel screw in foundations for the frame to be bolted onto Source – BlueScope Steel International Ltd
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 7 Case Study – Assembly 1.Light weight steel components 2.All components pre punched 3.Simple bolts used 4.No power required 5.Only a spanner & level needed 6.Buildings can be disassembled, moved & reassembled as required Source – BlueScope Steel International Ltd
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 8 Case Study – A sustainable solution
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 9 150 houses being supplied within 4 weeks of flooding disaster in Thailand Low cost hospital supplied to north eastern Thailand within weeks of flooding. Source – BlueScope Steel International Ltd Emergency Relief projects – Examples
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 10 Emergency Relief projects – Buddhist Village – TzuChi-Desa Panteriek
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 11 Water tank 400Kg, 19,000l, USD$2000 2 men, 2 hours Core Shelter 800Kg, 12m2 * 2 stories USD2800, 6 men, 4 hrs for the second shelter Emergency Relief projects - Haiti Relief – Water Tanks & shelters
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 12 CONCLUSION Please consider steel structures for your stage II & Stage III shelter solutions. It offers unique material advantages in strength & weight. It offers sustainable solutions to community challenges It can be designed for a wide range of conditions Earthquakes, Typhoons. Hurricanes, floods etc etc It improves peoples lives providing pre engineered structures, whilst allowing for cultural adaption to local norms. It can be adapted/extended by families for future needs. Can be erected with minimal tools and access to electricity Helps people regain their sense of dignity, identity and belonging.
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Shelter centre Presentation 26 th May 2010 13 Acting Locally Thinking Globally THANK YOU
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