Manufacturing technology of the power frame block container. How to make a block container with your own hands drawings Project of a building from containers in dwg

At the time of construction or just for temporary residence in the country, an easy-to-build and unpretentious construction is often required. As they say, to be cheap and cheerful. Often, such temporary huts are built of wood and have minimal functionality. But today a new type of temporary buildings - a block container - has become widespread. It can serve as both temporary housing for builders and quite permanent for summer residents. It is quite easy to build a block container with your own hands, and its functionality will allow you to fully enjoy the fruits of civilization outside the city.

Types of block containers

When planning to erect a block-container on the site, it is necessary to determine in advance what it will be. It depends on how much money and effort will be spent on its installation. The fact is that block containers can be conditionally divided into three types according to the assembly method: a block container of its own assembly, converted from a shipping container, and a collapsible block container. Each of these types of block containers has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which of them will be preferred depends only on the wishes and financial capabilities of the owners.

Most of such structures are erected with their own hands from scratch and according to their own drawing. For their frame, metal corners are used, for external walls, corrugated board, interior decoration is performed by sheathing with clapboard or plywood, stone or mineral wool is used as insulation. A distinctive feature of such block containers are non-standard sizes. In fact, such a block container can be made by hand of any size and shape. To erect the entire structure, you will need a welding machine and the skill of working with it, which can be a decisive factor in favor of a container of your own assembly.

Today, block containers converted from transport containers are especially popular. They have many pros, but they also have a lot of disadvantages. The main advantage of such a container is a ready-made design, which only needs to be slightly modified. But such a disadvantage as standard dimensions, when choosing, may not play in favor of a shipping container. Of course, as temporary housing for workers, it is quite suitable, but as a seasonal country house, it can be very inconvenient.

With the development of the market and technologies in construction, block containers began to appear that are easy to assemble and also easy to disassemble. Collapsible containers are very popular with construction companies. They can be disassembled and stored in a warehouse, fortunately - they take up little space, and if necessary, quickly erect change houses for workers on a construction site. Specialized companies are engaged in the production of such block containers. The design itself is for the most part similar to a home-made block container, but the use of sandwich plates as walls, floor and ceiling clearly distinguishes a collapsible block container. If you don't want to mess with welding, then if you have a certain amount, you can purchase a ready-made block container and simply assemble it as a constructor. For a prefabricated block-container, the price ranges from 2,000 USD. up to 5,000 USD and depends on the internal area.

Installing a block container

Having decided on the type of block container, you can start installing it. As already noted, each type of block containers requires a certain amount of labor. The most time consuming is the homemade one. To create it, you will first have to complete the drawing, purchase materials, then assemble the frame and sheathe it. The simplest and least labor-intensive collapsible container. But the total cost can be higher. Let's consider how to assemble each of these types of block containers with our own hands.

Assembling a block container from scratch

Starting work on creating a homemade block container, the first thing to do is a drawing of it. To do this, you can use a computer program such as ArchiCad, or you can simply draw a simple drawing on a piece of paper. In the drawing, it is necessary to indicate all the dimensions of the future block-container with the display of the installation location of the door and windows. For a self-made block container, you can choose almost any size convenient for you. But there is one important point. If in the future it is necessary to transport such a container, then its width should not exceed 2.5 m. To create a block container, the drawing must contain a description of all materials and dimensions. Particular attention should be paid to the frame, namely the installation site of the door and windows. Additional uprights will be required for the doorway and windows. Finally, we indicate the material for wall cladding and insulation. From materials you will need the following:

curved channel for the frame 100 mm;
metal sheets 2 mm thick for the subfloor;
galvanized corrugated board for external cladding;
wooden block 40x100 mm for the log and the inner frame;
boards 25x200 mm for the floor, as well as flooring, for example, linoleum;
superdiffusion membrane for vapor and moisture protection;
insulation (mineral or stone wool) for walls, floors and ceilings;
plywood or plastic lining for interior cladding;
windows and door.

From the tool you will need Bulgarian, welding machine, tape measure, drill, hand circular, hammer, screwdriver... As for fasteners for wood, then you can opt for screws or nails.

Having got everything necessary, we proceed to the construction of the block container. Begin from the preparation of the site for the installation of a block container... To do this, we level the ground and carefully tamp it. To prevent the container from standing on bare ground, a simple foundation must be created under it. To do this, you can erect brick posts, place concrete slabs or create a pile foundation.

Next, we move on to cutting pieces of the channel for the frame using a grinder. Having received the required number of pieces of the required size, we proceed to welding them. initially create the bottom harness... To do this, we take a channel corresponding to the length and width of the block container, lay it out on a previously prepared surface and weld it together into one continuous frame. In the process of welding, the corners can lead, so to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to grab the corner at several points, then check and, if everything is fine, then completely weld the entire seam to the end.

Important! To make a simple pitched roof, it is enough to cut several longer posts. Usually, the pillars on the side of the door are made longer. But this approach is justified if it is not planned to create a different type of roof.

Having welded the lower strapping, go to the racks... They will be located in the corners of the strapping, one or two from the back wall, as well as in the area of the doorway and windows. We start from the corners. After the stand is installed, it is necessary that the partner holds it strictly in an upright position while the welder grabs the stand in several places. And if it turned out to be done without tilting, then we finally weld the rack. For added stability, triangular struts can be welded at the bottom of the post. We weld all other racks in the same way.

Important! The distance between the pillars of the doorway must be equal to the width of the door. Also, for reliability, a jumper is welded between them at the top. The height from the lintel to the corner should be equal to the height of the door. The same goes for window openings. But in them, in addition to the upper one, there should also be a lower jumper.

The next step would be welding of the upper strapping... Everything is pretty simple here. On top of the already welded racks along the perimeter, the corners for the upper strapping are laid and welded.

After the wireframe has been created, proceeding to the arrangement of the floor for a block container. For this, a rough floor is first created from metal sheets. This is done in order to protect the wooden finishing floor from moisture and the penetration of rodents into the block container. Sheets are laid out inside the frame. Their edges should be located inside the bent channel, and also rest on the foundation. When the sheets are laid out and their edges are fitted close to each other, we weld the sheets together in a spot. Then, on top of the seam, we lay several narrow pieces of metal so that they are placed perpendicular to the main seam, and we weld them. Finally, we weld the sheets along the seam.

Further go to the sheathing of the block container with galvanized corrugated board... Everything is pretty simple here. Sheets of corrugated board are wound up from the inside of the frame. If the height of the sheets is slightly higher, then they can be cut without much difficulty with a grinder. The corrugated board is fixed to the frame in several ways. You can use short self-tapping screws for metal with a wide head, or you can fix it with tear-off rivets.

Important! When installing sheets in window openings, the sheet should be overlapped by 3 - 4 cm on the window opening. This is necessary to hide cracks and areas blown out by foam after installing windows.

Finished with the walls go to the roof of the block container... For the roof itself, we use the same corrugated board. The only thing that needs to be done is to weld a few more jumpers between the walls to securely fix the corrugated board. Next, we lay the corrugated board itself and fix it to the metal frame.

The next step would be creation of a wooden frame, its insulation and sheathing... The frame itself is needed for laying the insulation so that the latter does not fall out and crumble. For this we use a wooden beam. First, we install the racks, then we make jumpers between them. The internal dimensions between the posts and the lintels must correspond to the size of the insulation, minus 5 - 10 mm for reliable fixing inside. Now we lay a superdiffusion membrane on top of the frame and fix it to the wooden frame with a stapler. Finally, a heater is placed inside the frame and a superdiffusion membrane is again laid on top of it. It remains only to sheathe the walls with plywood or clapboard. We sew the ceiling in the same way.

As for the floor, it will be on wooden logs laid on metal sheets. Its creation is similar to wall cladding. First, we lay the logs. We choose the step between them so that the insulation fits there. Then we lay the insulation and lay the membrane on top. It remains to lay and fix the boards for the floor itself. The boards themselves need to be sharpened, adjusted close and secured to the logs with nails or self-tapping screws, and a finishing floor covering should be laid on top of them.

Now move on to windows and doors... Since such a block container is intended for temporary residence, it will not be superfluous to take care of a strong and reliable door. It would be best to make it yourself from steel sheets. But the creation of such a door requires a lot of experience, so it is easier to buy or custom-made. The door itself is installed on metal hinges, which are welded to the uprights from the bent channel. When installing the hinges, it is necessary to strictly ensure that they are in the same line. Three hinges are installed for a metal door. Two at the top, at a distance of 20 and 50 cm from the edge of the door and one at the bottom, at a distance of 30 cm from the threshold. Then the doors are hung in place.

As for the windows, there is one important point. Windows are vulnerable to burglary, so they will need to be protected with bars. The grille itself is welded to a steel channel, which acts as a window opening. The windows themselves can be either wooden or metal-plastic. When installing, it is necessary to check the vertical of the window so that it does not fall over. The gaps between the window frame and the channel bar can be foamed. This completes the creation of a homemade block container. If desired, additional finishing work can be carried out inside.

Alteration of an already finished sea container

The fashion for everything Western has also touched block containers. Today, it has become popular to use block containers converted from sea transport containers as cabins or even permanent housing. The cost of a block container converted from a transport container may turn out to be slightly higher in comparison with a self-made one, but the work on its arrangement is much less.

To make a metal block container, converted from a transport one, the first thing to do is to select and purchase a used container itself. Ads for the sale of shipping containers can be found without problems. These containers are produced in several sizes: standard and HC (High Cube). Accordingly, 20 and 40 feet long (6 and 12 meters), 2.35 m wide and 2.4 m and 2.7 m high. A standard container can be found at an average cost of 1200 USD, and an NS at 2100 USD. e. These standard sizes impose certain restrictions, especially when it comes to the width of the container. But the way out of this situation can be the docking of two or more containers. To create a livable block container from a transport, you need to do the following:

purchase one or more containers and deliver them to the site;
while the containers are on the way, prepare and level the site for its installation;
as in the case of a homemade one, a simple lightweight foundation is created under the shipping container;
after delivery, the container is installed in place. To do this, you must order a crane in advance;
if the containers dock, then after installing them, we cut off the adjoining walls with a grinder;
at the docking point, where the lower and upper straps pass, as well as vertical posts, we weld them together;
if there is only one container, then we proceed to cutting openings for windows and doors. We do this using an autogen or a grinder;
for the reliability of the door in the doorway, you can install two vertical posts from a metal corner;
further work will include finishing the block container. They are identical to the work described for the homemade block container. The only important difference will be the need for external finishing, namely painting or cladding the metal walls.

Of all block containers, the most expensive and at the same time the easiest to assemble is a collapsible block container. Such containers are made to order at a specialized company. The modular block container has a standard width of 2.5 m, and its length can vary from 2.5 m to 6 m. It is also possible to create a block container of a greater length. The assembly of such a container is carried out by two assemblers and resembles an ordinary constructor; the assembly time is from 4 to 6 hours. Such high assembly rates are due to the use of sandwich panels and pre-fitted parts. When performing an assembly with your own hands for the first time, an enterprise can provide its specialist and a full set of assembly documentation.

Prefabricated containers are assembled in several stages. At the first, a frame is assembled, which is connected with bolts. On the second, the floor is laid and the roof is mounted. In the third stage, the walls are installed. Finally, the installation of windows and doors is carried out. In the photo showing the collapsible block container, you can see how easy and simple such containers are to assemble.

There are no special secrets or difficulties in creating block containers. The main thing that is needed is the ability to handle the instrument. Since it depends on this whether you can assemble the entire structure with your own hands. For those who are not used to or do not know how to work with their own hands, we can recommend hiring specialists and purchasing a ready-made block container.

The design of block containers and security posts is based on a metal frame, which consists of a curved channel 120x50x3 and 140x60x4 mm, steel 3SP / PS-5, GOST 8278-83, which serves as the lower and upper strapping. Metal corner posts are also made of steel 3SP / PS-5 and have a C-shaped profile to increase the strength and stability of the frame.

All metal parts are welded together. Weld seams are reinforced with metal inserts, corner gussets and plates.

The frame of the metal change house and security post is covered with enamel to prevent corrosion and rust. The color of the enamel can be chosen at the request of the customer.

The roof of the block container is made of sheet metal St08ps5, TU 14-106-321-2010 with a thickness of 1.2 mm. Metal sheets are welded together in a continuous seam by semi-automatic welding in carbon dioxide environment - this is the most reliable type of welding that will provide protection against water penetration through the roof, its integrity and durability. The roof, like the frame, is coated with enamel to prevent corrosion.

The metal frame is reinforced with a wooden lathing, which consists of a block of coniferous wood of natural moisture, with a section of 100x40 mm. The wooden frame serves to increase the strength of the structure and to fix the interior and exterior trim.

Mineral wool from various manufacturers, such as URSA, Knauf, ISOVER, ROCKWOOL, is used as insulation. Depending on the wishes of the customer, the thickness of the insulation of the block container can be 50 or 100 mm. Stone wool insulation and sound-insulating mineral wool panels can be used.

The interior decoration of the block container and the security post differs in appearance and quality of finishing materials. The main criterion for the selection of interior decoration is the purpose of the selected structure. For example, for the resettlement of construction teams or under a warehouse at a construction site, tire fitting - a block container with an economy class finish, such as "hardboard (fiberboard)" or "DVPO (refined fiberboard)" is suitable. A block-container intended for organizing a sales office, a store, an engineering and technical staff headquarters, a security post - a more expensive and high-quality finish will do. Such as "MDF panels", wooden lining. Of course, these examples do not exclude mutual substitution of each other. Very often in our company orders metal cabins for the resettlement of construction crews with excellent interior decoration - MDF panels.

For the outer finishing of the block container, galvanized steel sheet C8, 0.4 / 0.45 mm thick, is used. C8 profiled sheet has a large number of stiffening ribs, which creates additional reinforcement of the walls of the block-container, its reliability and integrity. As an additional set, we offer a polymer coated corrugated sheet (RAL), which can be of various colors. You can familiarize yourself with the colors and appearance options in the configurator of the appearance of the block container and the guard post.

As standard, the block container has wooden windows measuring 80x65 centimeters (by glass). Wooden windows are double glazed. To improve the comfort and other qualities of the block container and security post, we can offer plastic swing-out windows with a size of 90x80 centimeters.

The floors of the block container have a multi-layer structure. At the base of the block-container there is a rough edged board, which is the "bottom" of the structure and on which a vapor barrier film and insulation are laid. The last finishing layer is a 16 mm moisture resistant chipboard or 28 mm grooved floorboard. To improve the comfort, durability and safety of the floor, we suggest laying linoleum.

We use several types of different doors as entrance doors to the block container and security post.

The cost of containers (Petersburg and the Leningrad region)

The price of such a container is relatively low, which allows almost everyone to purchase it. Despite all the simplicity of the design, they are very reliable, which allows you to safely transport various cargo, even over long distances.

At the heart of such a container is a fairly strong frame, which is made by welding steel blocks together. To create a reliable base, longitudinal and transverse beams are used. In the corners, the side ones are welded in it. Similar beams are used in the construction of the roof. The container is sheathed with anti-corrosion steel sheets along the entire perimeter. The thickness of the steel ranges from 1.5 to 2 millimeters. Only high quality alloy steel is used.

Wood is used to equip a reliable floor covering, which will allow you to transport goods with a large mass. In most cases, pressed plywood is used, the thickness of which can be up to 4 centimeters. To prevent the formation of mold and mildew inside the container, the pressed plywood can be impregnated with special solutions.

Drawing of containers of any type can be found on our website. Here you can also familiarize yourself with the cost, technical characteristics and delivery terms.

Frame technology was laid. However, instead of sawn timber and laminated timber (glued laminated timber), solid-drawn or bent metal products were used. Depending on the purpose and method of operation, both frame technologies were used for the construction of block containers - Platform and Balun.

Later, panel-type block-containers made of metal sandwich emerged. At the same time, the manufacturing methods differ significantly in material consumption and labor costs. All this affects the cost of production, maintainability and service life in general.

Procurement of materials

To reduce the cost of block containers, instead of cold / hot-rolled metal, a bent profile of standard and complex cross-section is often used. Therefore, the manufacturer buys only sheet steel and equips its shops with guillotines and bending machines.

Cut

Unlike long drawn and rolled metal-roll, the length of the bent profile is limited by the dimensions of the scissors and bending machines. But modern guillotines have CNC, which significantly reduces the complexity of operations and increases accuracy. Therefore, the modular container unit has perfectly fitted seating surfaces.

Bending

To give blanks from sheet metal strips of complex spatial shape, modern equipment is also used. Specifically, for the manufacture of block containers, a bent profile is much more profitable than factory rolled metal for a number of reasons:

for some items of the assortment there are simply no analogues;
even with the minimum wall thickness of the channel and corner, the safety margin exceeds 300 - 500%;
the roll-formed profile reduces the material consumption of production and the cost of the final product.

Designers set the really necessary values for the width of the shelves, bending radii, based on specific structural and operational loads

Splice

Short pieces of the bent profile have to be spliced by welding. To ensure the high quality of the spatial geometry of the assortment, special conductors and permanent connection technologies are used, for example, semi-automatic welding in an atmosphere of shielding gas.

Technology Platform

The features of the frame method using the Platform technology are:

first, the lower frame strapping is made, the subfloor is laid, which later serves as a platform;
the walls are assembled horizontally in place on the platform, and then raised to a vertical position and bolted or welded together.

In Platform technology, the assembly is always floor-by-floor, which is ideal for modular building construction methods.

Wall frames

The Platform method was basically created for the assembly of frame houses in a building spot. At the factory, the enclosing structures of the block of containers are made on conductors using modern equipment. Therefore, it makes no sense to perform all operations on the rough floor of the platform, you can do this on a conveyor belt, and then assemble a module from ready-made elements.

In the joints, either fit of parts (angle of 45 degrees) or gussets are used to increase the area of the welded joint. First, the wall frame is constructed, then racks are added along the contour of door and window openings, crossbars and horizontal lintels as needed.

Welding and seam processing

In industrial conditions, in the presence of machines, equipment, special tools and specialists who know how to use all this professionally, the quality of the block container increases dramatically. Welded seams are cleaned with angle grinder with abrasive equipment after non-destructive testing by the quality control department.

Then the wall panels are joined on the platform by welding, creating a single spatial frame with a high safety margin.

Dyeing

In in-line production, paint shops are equipped with painting chambers and booths, which make it possible to reduce the consumption of paintwork materials, improve the quality of protective and decorative coatings and comply with the requirements of labor protection, fire safety of the facility and environmental standards.

In this case, multilayer powder and dispersion coatings are used to protect against corrosion. The requirements of the technical process are fully complied with, the paint is applied after the manufacture of welds.

Balun technology

In some cases, the Balun wireframe technology is used, which has some features:

first, the lower strapping belt is made;
racks from a bent or solid-drawn profile are welded onto it;
an upper strapping belt is created on top of the uprights, and crossbars are mounted above the door / window openings.

This technology is less material intensive in comparison with the Platform. However, thick-walled rolled metal is used here to reinforce the frames of block containers designed for severe operating conditions or for placing technological equipment. In the enclosing structures, the North container block contains the required amount of heat-insulating material for the specific climatic conditions of the region.

Internal wooden frame

The walls, floors and ceilings of the classic container block are multi-layered. The outer cladding is usually a corrugated steel sheet, which can be easily fastened to the elements of the structural steel frame.

Internal walls are made of wood-containing sheet materials - chipboard, OSB, particle board, MDF, plywood. It is more convenient to mount them on a wooden frame, which is created from boards or a bar fixed on metal racks.

The crate cells are filled with insulation for all-season use or regions with a harsh climate. In the variants of the Lux block containers, the wiring of engineering systems is usually made inside the frame structures.

At the exit, the block container is at least 85% ready for operation, since the interiors and facades have already been finished at the factory, communications are divorced, and have outlet fittings for connecting to life support systems at the facility.

Block container made of sandwich panels

When using sandwich panels as a wall material, the technology of manufacturing a block of containers is maximally simplified:

the metal sandwich is self-supporting;
the number of racks of the power frame is sharply reduced;
decreases material consumption and labor intensity of production;
the insulation is already embedded in the building envelope.

However, the cost of sandwich panels is significantly higher than the construction materials of which they are composed if purchased separately. Therefore, the cost of a block container made of sandwich panels is almost the same as that made in the usual way. Collapsible options are more expensive, but in some cases it is much more convenient to operate, for example, with frequent moves of construction crews.

The manufacturer of Change House RF sells block containers of all the indicated types. And he designs modular buildings of any purpose with increased comfort from them.

Currently, cabins are at the peak of popularity among temporary modular buildings. This is due to the low cost of construction and a wide range of applications. The structures are used as summer cottages, construction trailers, warehouses, mobile offices and security posts. They are quick and easy to install, without requiring a capital foundation to install.

The type of construction, size, layout, interior and exterior decoration depends on the scope of application. This allows you to choose a structure that fully meets the individual requirements of the owner. Thanks to their unique structure, the cabins can be used all year round. To do this, you just need to insulate the structure and take care of the heating devices in advance.

Varieties of cabins designs

By design features, cabins are divided into three main types.

The change house on a metal frame consists of a strong steel frame, which has additional stiffening ribs. The bottom of the building is sheathed with metal sheet, the walls are made of galvanized profiled sheet or vinyl siding. The structure is resistant to frequent transportation, suitable for living in the winter period, subject to high-quality insulation.
The wooden frame structure is most often used as country houses. Consists of a solid timber frame, which also has stiffening ribs. The advantage of this species is ecological cleanliness and aesthetic appeal.
The switchboard shed does not have a reliable frame. Consists of warp and wooden boards. The roof of the building is usually made of thin iron. The advantage of the design is low cost, and the disadvantages are in a short service life.

Block container design

A block container is a modular structure that looks like a sea container. Consists of several basic elements.

The lower frame is a welded structure made of a metal profile, sheathed with a smooth sheet or galvanized profiled sheet.
The bearing racks are made of a robust profile with a complex shape. The thickness of the metal should not be less than 3 mm. The uprights are connected to the upper and lower frames by welding or bolting.
The upper frame has the same structure as the lower one. Sometimes it can be sewn up with a galvanized sheet in a folded manner.
The walls of the block container can be made of smooth iron, profiled sheet, sandwich panels, etc.

Doors and windows are installed depending on the field of application of the change house and taking into account the wishes of the customer.

Construction of a wooden change house

The frame of the structure consists of a solid wooden beam and a log, which create a reliable support for the entire structure. The base of the shed consists of two layers: a steel sheet on the bottom and a wooden covering on top. The roof is usually covered with galvanized metal sheet, which prevents moisture from entering the room. Exterior decoration is carried out using Euro lining or profiled sheet, creating a wood imitation. In the finished form, the wooden change house has an aesthetic appearance, reminiscent of a wooden house.

Characteristics of a standard wooden change house:

Dimensions (LxW) - 6mx2.5m.
The average mass of a building is up to 1.5 tons.
Useful area - 14 sq.
Resistance to seismic activity - up to 5 points.
The service life is 15 years.

The dimensions of the structure can vary depending on the individual requirements of the customer. To change the dimensions, you need a detailed design drawing.

Frame making video

Metal change house design

Due to the strong frame, metal trailers can easily carry transportation and can withstand significant loads, which is necessary for their use on construction sites. If necessary, the cabins are connected to each other, building a two-story structure, and after the completion of construction, they are dismantled and transported to another territory. The service life of a metal structure is 20 years, which is several times longer than that of wooden structures.

Brief description of the standard metal change house:

Standard dimensions are 5.85 x 2.4 x 2.4 (LxWxH).
Average weight - up to 2 tons.
Useful area - 14 m2.
The maximum number of people is 8 people.
Frame - curved channel, corner.
External finishing - sheet metal, profiled sheet, vinyl siding.

The metal change house is an economical and reliable design that can be used in various fields of activity.