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CYCLE (BIKE) RACK
METAL: IRON SHEET OR NON-CIRCULAR TUBE
OBSERVATIONS:
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• has a potential for high durability and anti-vandal functionality of the goods; • solid structure, full replacement is required in case of loss of use; • iron needs regular repainting and recoating; • laconic design allows for east upkeep and cleaning; • wide colour palette and shape variability available; • simple to install.
METAL: CYCLE (BIKE) RACK METAL: CYCLE (BIKE) RACK
ANALYSIS:
MAINTAIN+REPAIR
REUSE+REDISTRIBUTE
has a potential for material usage optimisation during production
modular constructions where individual parts are easily replaceable; the upkeep requires recoating
easy to relocate and reuse
individual parts are quick to lose their aesthetics due to lowquality materials, thus making them unfit for reuse in other structures
metal is the most recyclable material; however, this practice is currently underdeveloped in Ukraine, in particular due to the lack of technology laconic design, simple to install (especially when the construction is modular)
relatively compact structure easy to transport
compact element; no special storage conditions required; humidity does not bode well for storing iron
• When designing the structure, optimise the amount of material for providing durable framework for estimated load. • Opt for durable paint coating. • Opt for less toxic coatings. • Upkeep the item’s surface coating in order to prevent corrosion. • Design the items as simple clean as possible, in order to simplify the upkeep and cleaning.
