Follow On: Rapidly Deployable Large Span Shelters
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Oxford
Department Name: Engineering Science
Abstract
The proposal's objective is to develop a concept for rapidly deployable shelters with span between 12 and 40 metres, capable of housing helicopters and large machinery in an emergency relief or military operation. Such shelters must be air transportable, affordable, durable, easy to deploy, maintain, and function at locations worldwide.The previous research developed a unique deployable structure. The structure uses the Bennett linkage, which when modified enables compact folding and the combination of many similar linkages together, forming large deployable assemblies of various profiles including arches and towers. We shall examine two types of Bennett structure: a deployed arch supporting a membrane cover, and a single linkage held in place by a guy rope system with the whole supporting the membrane cover.This proposal is to select, make and test the proposed structures ready for the creation of a prototype shelter.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Zhong You (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Chen Y
(2008)
An Extended Myard Linkage and its Derived 6R Linkage
in Journal of Mechanical Design
Chen Y
(2008)
On mobile assemblies of Bennett linkages
in Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences
Chen Y
(2007)
Square deployable frames for space applications. Part 2: Realization
in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Chen Y
(2007)
Spatial 6R linkages based on the combination of two Goldberg 5R linkages
in Mechanism and Machine Theory
Mao D
(2009)
Planar closed loop double chain linkages
in Mechanism and Machine Theory
You Z
(2007)
Motion structures extend their reach
in Materials Today
| Description | We have developed two concepts for rapidly erectable shelters that can span up to 12 meters. The 1st shelter consists of a number of deployable arches upon which membrane covers can be attached to complete the shelter. The arch can be shored to a compact bundle for transportation. The 2nd one is made from four large components hinged together. These shelters can be used for both military and civilian operations where fast installation of accommodations is required. |
| Exploitation Route | The concepts work well, which has been demonstrated by a 8m span model. We just need an industry partner to take it forward. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Construction |
| URL | http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/deployable/research/expandable-shelters |
| Description | This is a relatively small project in which we developed two valid concepts for large shelters. At the moment, we are seeking industry partner to take it forward. |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | CompoTech Plus Ltd |
| Organisation | CompoTech Plus |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Sector | Private |
| Start Year | 2006 |
| Description | Exhibitions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | There had been quite an interest on the shelters developed. Some inquiries. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2009,2010 |
| Description | Exhibitions |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | We spent quite a few days there to show the work in our group carried out with EPSRC funding. There have been quite an interest in pursuing study opportunities in the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007 |