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Emergency / Disaster concrete structure (Original Post)
ashling
Mar 2013
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MineralMan
(146,317 posts)1. Looks like a slug, but
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
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
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
ashling
(25,771 posts)5. Looks like
a turd shed
MineralMan
(146,317 posts)6. Slugs are better than turds, every time.
ZOB
(151 posts)3. Cool, simple tech
As they mentioned, its potential in compromised areas (war zones, refugee encampments, etc.) is pretty impressive.
Refugee camps, the slums of India, homeless camps in the USA.
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Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)9. ugly but useful