Global Post – by Kristen Deasy
An inflatable tent that turns into concrete when it gets wet has been developed by a pioneering British firm,according to the innovation company PSFK.
The new Concrete Canvas Shelter, as it is called, is easily erected by two people in less than an hour and hardens into a concrete structure once it’s been filled up with water and blown up, completely setting within a day, according to PSFK.
The UK-based Concrete Canvas company seems to have made the tentwith the military in mind, but it will likely be useful in natural disaster situations as well.
National Geographic described the invention’s implications as “far-reaching.”
Watch their video report on the new technology here:
Are these shelters sold in the U S and how much sre they.
Hey diggerdan, you got brainstorm goin’ there or what?
Yep.
I can see it all now, Cement tent city. lol
You might want to check out the BURNING MAN sites for these. I can see where this would be fantastic out on the Playa! Also, have you looked into “Hexayurts” yet? http://hexayurt.com/
Just another cheap easy idea.
Thanks rhumstruck, I know that you are always on top of things here buddy:). Thanks again.
THESE THINGS ARE COOL , I WILL TAKE A COUPLE !
EASY WAY TO BUILD A HOUSE !
Yes JOHN, these things are really cool. I wish that I would have thought of these. I can see where these are going to be a big seller.
How about these?
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/BV.aspx?ref=IE8Activity&a=http%3A%2F%2Frusurvival.ru%2Ftext%2FKak-postroitj-zemlyanku.html
Nice links rhumstruck.
Just one thing though, guys. That bad boy HAS to weigh a ton before it’s even watered down and set up. I see a serious logistical problem with getting it to wherever you want to erect it.