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PLAYGROUND
METAL: IRON SHEET, STAINLESS STEEL
OBSERVATIONS:
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• durable and vandal-proof material for the playground’s structural section; • relatively simple to upkeep; requires regular recoating in order to prevent corrosion; • solid structure, full replacement is required in case of loss of use; • iron needs regular repainting and recoating; • wide colour palette and shape variability available; • smaller openwork parts are hard to upkeep; • stainless steel is easy to upkeep and clean; • sheet stainless steel is prone to deformation in case the gage is insufficient.
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ANALYSIS:
MAINTAIN+REPAIR
REUSE+REDISTRIBUTE
REMANUFACTURE
has a potential for material usage optimisation during production
allows for designing modular constructions where individual parts are easily replaceable / repairable
easy to relocate and reuse
individual parts are designed for a specific model, thus often making them difficult to reuse in other structures. Individual parts are prone to losing their aesthetics due to low-quality materials metal is the most recyclable material; however, this practice is currently underdeveloped in Ukraine, in particular due to the lack of technology large deployable structures; the complexity of installation depends on whether they’re solid or modular
often large-format structures; have a potential for being more space efficient when disassembled due to designing modular constructions instead of solid pieces
solid frameworks are not spaceefficient, yet have a potential for improving portability by the devices of design; 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. • Design the items as simple clean as possible, in order to simplify the upkeep and cleaning. • Ensure that the gage of the sheet stainless steel elements is optimal for ensuring durability. • Design modular constructions where individual parts are easily replaceable. • Opt for durable paint coating. • Opt for less toxic coatings. • Timely upkeep the item’s surface coating in order to prevent corrosion.
