The Entire Process of Container House Construction
The entire process of container house construction includes four main stages: design, production, decoration, transportation, and completion.
The design stage is the foundation of the entire construction process, with the core being to translate customer needs into precise drawings. Designers need to clarify the usage scenarios, functional requirements, and personalized preferences through in-depth communication, while also taking into account the modular characteristics of containers and the feasibility of structural modifications. 3D modeling software is used to simulate the structural strength after modification, with a focus on evaluating stability during transportation jolts, long-term load-bearing, and extreme weather conditions to ensure that the design meets the requirements of the "Steel Structure Design Code". For example, if a second-floor structure needs to be added, software calculations are required to determine the load-bearing limit of the container frame to avoid deformation due to overloading.
The production stage is mainly based on standardized processes while incorporating customized operations. The factory first conducts structural inspections on recycled or brand-new containers to eliminate hidden dangers such as rust and deformation. Then, according to the design drawings, it performs cutting, hole-opening, and welding operations. Cutting requires the use of plasma or laser equipment to ensure precision. Hole-opening positions need to reserve channels for water and electricity pipelines, and welding joints need to be treated for rust prevention. During the production process, strict adherence to the "Steel Structure Design Code" is required. For example, parameters such as the spacing between welding points and the thickness of steel materials must meet the standards. At the same time, water and electricity pipelines are pre-buried to provide convenience for the subsequent decoration stage.
The decoration stage involves transforming the "iron box" into a "functional space". For interior decoration, light steel keel partitions are used to divide the space, paired with environmentally friendly panels (such as calcium silicate boards) to ensure fire resistance and sound insulation performance. The floor is selected with anti-slip tiles or industrial flooring to adapt to different usage scenarios. For exterior wall treatment, there are two approaches: retaining the metallic texture can reflect an industrial style, while wrapping with insulation boards and decorative panels can enhance thermal insulation performance and aesthetics. The water and electricity systems need to be connected to the pre-buried pipelines, and lighting fixtures, sockets, and sanitary equipment are installed to ensure functional completeness.
The transportation and completion stage demonstrates the advantages of modularity. The factory fixes the decorated container house on a dedicated transportation frame and transports it to the destination by flatbed truck. Then, a crane is used to lift it onto the pre-set foundation. Foundation forms include concrete foundations or screw piles: concrete foundations require pre-pouring, have strong load-bearing capacity but a long construction period; screw piles are screwed into the ground by a dedicated machine, with real-time monitoring of pressure and torque to verify stability, offering advantages such as fast construction and environmental friendliness. After completion, connect the water and electricity pipelines, debug the equipment, and it can be put into use. The entire process usually takes only a few hours to a few days.
