Thin High Strength/Light Weight, Durable Steel Shelters for Emergency Relief Carl Perry BlueScope Steel International Ltd London

Thin High Strength/Light Weight, Durable Steel Shelters for Emergency Relief

Carl PerryBlueScope Steel International Ltd

London

2Shelter centre Presentation 26th May 2010

What is our objective

To work in partnership with Aid Organisations/NGO’s 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


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


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 replacementSource – BlueScope Steel International Ltd


Case Study – Delivery mechanism

Source – BlueScope Steel International Ltd


Screw Pier Foundation

Case Study - Foundations

Simple Steel screw in foundations for the frame to be bolted onto



Case Study – Assembly

1. Light weight steel components2. All components pre punched3. Simple bolts used4. No power required5. Only a spanner & level needed6. Buildings can be disassembled, moved & reassembled as required



Case Study – A sustainable solution


150 houses being supplied within 4

weeks of flooding disaster in Thailand

Low cost hospital supplied to north eastern Thailand within weeks of flooding.


Emergency Relief projects – Examples


Emergency Relief projects – Buddhist Village – TzuChi-Desa Panteriek


Water tank400Kg, 19,000l, USD$20002 men, 2 hours

Core Shelter800Kg, 12m2 * 2 storiesUSD2800, 6 men, 4 hrs for the second shelter

Emergency Relief projects - Haiti Relief – Water Tanks & shelters


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.


Acting Locally

Thinking Globally

THANK YOU

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Thin High Strength/Light Weight, Durable Steel Shelters for Emergency Relief Carl Perry BlueScope Steel International Ltd London