How to Protect Container Houses from Typhoons
Protecting container houses from typhoons requires a comprehensive approach involving site selection, structural reinforcement, proper stacking, and regular inspections to enhance overall wind resistance.
Site Selection and Preparation
The storage site should be flat and solid, with concrete hardening treatment at a thickness of no less than 15cm to ensure no water accumulation or deformation during typhoon weather. Set up drainage ditches around the site, with widths and depths meeting drainage requirements to promptly discharge rainwater. Additionally, install windbreak barriers around the site, such as windbreak walls or windbreak forests, with heights and strengths determined by the local typhoon level to reduce the impact of typhoons on containers.
Structural Reinforcement
Container houses use light steel as the framework and sandwich panels as the enclosure material. High-strength galvanized hinges connect the base to the walls and between walls. For large-wave container temporary housing, bolts connect the containers, with steel frameworks often using channel steel or square tubes for better overall integrity. However, the wall's wind resistance may be insufficient, so adding intermediate ribs can enhance wind resistance.
Proper Stacking
Containers should be stacked neatly within the site, with stacking heights not exceeding four layers. Anti-slip pads should be placed between layers to prevent sliding. Use lashing rods or steel wires to horizontally connect containers on the same layer, threading them through the 'corner fitting holes' and securing them with shackles, with at least two horizontal reinforcements per row. Connect upper and lower layers of containers using twist locks, installing them at each corner fitting to ensure a firm connection. At the ends of container stacks, install anti-collision posts or sandbags to prevent containers at the stack ends from collapsing due to typhoon impact.
Regular Inspections and Maintenance
Regularly inspect containers and reinforcement equipment, focusing on checking for looseness or damage to twist locks, lashing rods, and steel wires, and promptly address any issues found. When a typhoon warning is received, cease operations, comprehensively reinforce all containers, and transfer valuable items to safe areas. Additionally, prepare sufficient emergency supplies on-site, such as flashlights, raincoats, umbrellas, and first-aid kits, to respond to emergencies.
