Structure to protect occupants from storm debris

Abstract

A structure to protect occupants from storm debris comprising components that are pre-fabricated and assembled on site. Upon assembly, the void cavities in the floor, walls and ceilings are pumped with concrete to increase the unit strength and stability.

1 . A structure for protection of occupants comprising:
 Prefabricated components to be assembled using common hand tools and a minimum number of personnel.   
   
   
       2 . A structure as defined in  claim 1  further comprising:
 Cavities in floor, walls, corners, and ceiling to be filled with concrete.   
   
   
       3 . A structure as defined in  claim 2  further comprising:
 Baffled ventilation method in the door and walls utilizing ventilation slots in door and back plate as well as baffle plates behind slots.   
   
   
       4 . A structure as defined in  claim 2  further comprising:
 Provision for assembly and alignment of components utilizing prefabricated braces and attachments   
   
   
       5 . A structure as defined in  claim 2  further comprising:
 Provision to prevent swelling of panels when filling with concrete utilizing tension bolts and nuts.   
   
   
       6 . A structure as defined in  claim 2  further comprising:
 Provision to assure total filling of all individual cavities when installing concrete fill utilizing ¼ turn plugs for filling and inspection.   
   
   
       7 . A structure as defined in  claim 2  further comprising:
 Ability to expand in size by increasing quantity of identical components.   (Varying the quantity of floor plates, inside wall plates, outside wall plates and top plates, etc.)