How safe are prefabricated container houses?

Are container houses afraid of thunderstorms?

No! Container houses are constructed with a steel structure connected to the foundation, which itself acts as an excellent lightning protection system. The principle is similar to a Faraday cage; when current flows through the light steel into the ground, it is quickly dissipated. In addition, the interior of the container house uses insulating materials, so it can be used safely during thunderstorms without worrying about the risk of electric shock.

Furthermore, we can also add lightning rods, lightning strips, or lightning protection nets according to civil engineering standards.

 

Are container houses afraid of earthquakes?
No! Container houses have good seismic resistance.

Moreover, in the event of an earthquake, the light steel structure has better toughness, which can effectively reduce the force of destruction and thus minimize harm to people.

 

Are container houses afraid of hurricanes?
No! If the project is located in a harsh environment with high wind pressure, and the standard structure cannot meet the stress requirements, the structure needs to be reinforced. Reinforcement measures usually include two options: reinforcement of the house structure and auxiliary reinforcement of the external structure.

For example, in house structure reinforcement, the cross-section of the main load-bearing beams and columns can be increased, or reinforcing accessories can be added to the main load-bearing joints; in auxiliary external structure reinforcement, measures such as adding wind-resistant cables can be used. At the same time, the enclosure materials also need to be reinforced, such as adding structural purlins and increasing the density of self-tapping screws, to ensure the safe use of the house.