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Concertainer units are already qualified as a barrier wall system. The EOPS concept provides a roof structure with defined overhead protection for larger facilities. EOPS is built around existing, ISO container-buildings such as MECCs, or even basic sea container units.
The frames of such ISO units combined with a steel superstructure provide the necessary support for the roof.
The original design of EOPS has been provided by QinetiQ, one of the world leaders in the design of fortifications, prime contractors to the UK Ministry of Defence and a centre of excellence in Force protection and blast mitigation research and development.
An EOPS installation forms, as a minimum, a triple wide structure. Because EOPS is essentially modular, there is no limit to the area of the installation to be protected. EOPS can be right-sized to implement any single storey plan.
EOPS provides overhead protection against mortar bombs and super-quick-fused 155mm artillery shells. EOPS was originally designed to withstand an attack from an 81mm mortar bomb. However, testing and development has shown that EOPS can withstand a much heavier explosive force of 30kg NEQ.
Typical uses:
• Living quarters/mess facility
• Headquarters Communitcatsions centre
• Medical facility
• Equipment/ammunition area
• Secure detention area
• Safe Haven
The development of EOPS has resullted in a system that can accommodate multiple containers placed side-by-side and end-to-end to form a large complex of shelters under one common protective roof cover, offering greater flexibility and utilisation of space.
Multiple cabin offices, living and dining quarters, command and communications posts or field hospitals can be placed under the EOPS protective structure, allowing operations to continue unhindered. Internal walls built from Concertainer units can divide the interior space and increase protection.
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