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Container House Connection Diagram

Admin September 17, 2026

The container house connection diagram primarily involves key connection aspects such as base frame installation and secondary beam installation.

Base Frame Installation and Connection

During the installation of the base frame for a container house, it is essential to ensure that the ground is level or to use a workbench as the installation foundation. Connect the bottom corners of the container to the base beams; this step is fundamental to the entire base frame installation. Use hex socket bolts for the connection, but do not tighten them fully at this stage. This is because subsequent alignment operations are required to ensure that the difference in the diagonals of the base frame is within ≤3mm. Only after achieving this precision requirement can the hex socket bolts be fully tightened. This process is crucial; if the difference in the diagonals of the base frame is too large, it can lead to structural instability of the entire container house, potentially causing issues such as tilting or deformation during subsequent use, affecting the safety and lifespan of the house. By adopting this method of connecting first, then aligning, and finally tightening, the precision and quality of the base frame installation can be effectively guaranteed.

Secondary Beam Installation and Connection

After completing the base frame installation, proceed with the installation of the secondary beams. Install the π-shaped secondary beams according to the positions of the locating holes on the long beams, using m5.519 self-tapping screws for fixation. The use of self-tapping screws ensures a firm connection between the π-shaped secondary beams and the long beams, preventing the secondary beams from loosening under load. Additionally, the tops of the π-shaped secondary beams and the base beams need to be further secured using st4.816 round-head drill-tail screws. Round-head drill-tail screws offer good connection performance, enhancing the connection strength between the π-shaped secondary beams and the base beams, thereby making the entire house structure more stable. This dual-fixation method takes into account the various loads that the container house may be subjected to during use, such as wind loads, snow loads, and loads generated by human activities, effectively ensuring the reliability and safety of the house structure.