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Emergency / Disaster concrete structure (Original Post) ashling Mar 2013 OP
Looks like a slug, but MineralMan Mar 2013 #1
Sheets of the stuff ashling Mar 2013 #2
True, but the inflatable aspect of the one shown MineralMan Mar 2013 #4
Looks like ashling Mar 2013 #5
Slugs are better than turds, every time. MineralMan Mar 2013 #6
Cool, simple tech ZOB Mar 2013 #3
Amazing! ReRe Mar 2013 #7
More: ashling Mar 2013 #8
ugly but useful Liberal_in_LA Mar 2013 #9

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
1. Looks like a slug, but
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 02:02 PM
Mar 2013

It could be very useful. They didn't say what it costs, though. I'm curious about that. I could use such a thing as an equipment shed in my yard.

ashling

(25,771 posts)
2. Sheets of the stuff
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 02:07 PM
Mar 2013

could be stretched over a frame to make different sixes and shaped structures easily and without much skilled labor.

Consider if the tent villages in Haiti were made with this sort of thing.

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)
4. True, but the inflatable aspect of the one shown
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 02:09 PM
Mar 2013

is a great idea. Especially since you can soak the fabric in it's shipping bag before inflating. It's a great idea. I shall call it:

The Slug Shed

 

ZOB

(151 posts)
3. Cool, simple tech
Wed Mar 6, 2013, 02:08 PM
Mar 2013

As they mentioned, its potential in compromised areas (war zones, refugee encampments, etc.) is pretty impressive.

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