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Civil engineer guide to fighting positions, shelters, obstacles

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AFH 10-222 Volume 14 1 August 2008 62<br />

3.3.2. ISO Bunkers. ISO bunkers are constructed using ISO containers hardened<br />

with earth-filled protective barriers (Figure 3.7). The following paragraphs<br />

briefly describe construction of an ISO bunker. There are several different<br />

types of bunkers that can be constructed using earth-filled containers.<br />

For additional information on ISO bunkers and other types of bunkers that<br />

can be constructed using ISO containers, refer <strong>to</strong> the manufacturer’s instructions<br />

and TCMS. The next few paragraphs describe construction of an aboveground<br />

20-foot ISO bunker. NOTE: When building these types of bunkers,<br />

keep in mind the ISO containers cannot be load-bearing structures. Steel<br />

framing or other structural support approved by an <strong>engineer</strong> with experience<br />

in structural analysis must be used <strong>to</strong> support the <strong>to</strong>p cover. Before attempting<br />

<strong>to</strong> construct this bunker, planners must ensure the resources are available <strong>to</strong><br />

complete all phases of the project. These resources include bunker kits; heavy<br />

equipment such as bulldozers, vibra<strong>to</strong>ry rollers, dump trucks, cranes, forklifts,<br />

and front-end loaders; and technical guidance. Once a site is selected,<br />

follow the guidance in Chapter 2 for site selection and preparation. Construction<br />

can begin once planners are satisfied all resource requirements have<br />

been met.<br />

Figure 3.7. ISO Bunker.<br />

Earth-Filled Containers ISO Container

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