Offering the ultimate in rugged reliability,
the SafeHut has been engineered to withstand
250 km/h (155 mph) winds, a 366 kg/m2 (75lb/ft2) snow load to the roof, a 366 kg/m2 (75lb/ft2) live load to the floor and 1.15G
lateral acceleration seismic load. At the same
time, with an all up weight of 907 kg. (2,000
lbs.) it is light enough to be airlifted to the
remotest and most climatically severe parts
of the world by helicopter.
The designers have been able to attain
this exceptional performance levels by producing
the SafeHut in sandwich composites
based on Divinycell P recyclable cores using
an industrialized manufacturing process
that combines the benefits of resin transfer
molding (RTM) and vacuum infusion. By
taking this processing approach the company
has been able to achieve high fiber
fractions and a high quality surface finish to
both the interior and exterior of the shelter.
The combination of Divinycell P and a special
resin system gives the shelter excellent
fire performance.
The use of sandwich composites also
provides the SafeHut with high insulation
values, ultra low maintenance throughout
its expected 30 year service life plus smooth,
corrosion-free surfaces that can be easily
cleaned and sterilized.
Diab and Composites Consulting
Group have been involved in the development
of the SafeHut from the outset, supplying
not only the structural core materials but
also working with the company’s design and
engineering teams to refine the laminates
and to optimize the manufacturing process.
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