Shram & RubyCircuit
Shram Shram
RubyCircuit RubyCircuit
Shram Shram
We need a field shelter that takes a day to set up, uses recycled stuff, and can hold up against a 2kpsi impact. Can you draw a plan that’s both tight and fast?
RubyCircuit RubyCircuit
Sure, here’s a quick rundown you can print out and assemble. **Base** – Two 20‑ft shipping containers (recycled, cut to 12‑ft sections) form the walls. **Floor** – Steel channel framing (reused from old construction) supports a plywood deck covered with recycled rubber mats for impact energy absorption. **Roof** – Large polycarbonate sheets (thick, impact‑tested) fastened to a lightweight truss made from reclaimed aluminum. **Sealing** – Thermal insulation from recycled foam blocks tucked into the wall cavities, taped with industrial‑grade duct tape. **Setup** – 3 people, 6 hours each: cut, fasten, seal. All hardware (bolts, hinges) sourced from decommissioned machinery. The polycarbonate roof and rubber floor give the 2kpsi protection while keeping the weight down. The whole kit folds into 5 shipping containers for transport. Just bolt the sections together, seal the seams, and you’re ready.
Shram Shram
Sounds like a good start, but you’ll still be walking into a bullet‑proof box. Make sure the bolts are torqued tight—loose fasteners are a recipe for failure. Also, the foam insulation might melt if the sun hits it hard. Keep a fire extinguisher handy. Just remember, if you want to survive a 2kpsi hit, you can’t just lean on the materials, you have to out‑think the blast too.
RubyCircuit RubyCircuit
You’re right, I’ll lock those bolts to 0.7 Nm for the steel studs and 1.0 Nm for the aluminum truss—no slop. For the insulation I’ll swap the foam with closed‑cell spray foam that’s rated to 600 °C, then add a reflective barrier on the roof to deflect solar gain. I’ll run a fire‑rated polycarbonate over the roof, not just for blast, but to keep the heat out. I’ll also set up a small CO₂ extinguisher in the command panel, just in case the blast heats things enough to ignite the panels. Everything else stays the same, but now we’re not just relying on material strength, we’re engineering the blast envelope.
Shram Shram
Looks solid, but remember the fire‑rated polycarbonate can still get hot enough to warp if the blast is too close. Keep the CO₂ ready, but don't rely on it to fix a poorly sealed frame. If it takes 2kpsi, your whole structure's got to be 2kpsi or more in every direction, not just the roof. You might also want to check the bolts under load—0.7 Nm is tight for the studs, but the aluminum truss could still twist if the blast angle shifts. Good work, just stay sharp about the details.