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The report considers the feasibility of a structural design which will be efficient for shelters of varying lengths utilizing common components. This effort is intended to lead towards a multi-modal approach wherein all transportation means could be utilized to transport these common building blocks; thereby eliminating the need for special purpose vans or trailers. The report further considers monocoque vs. frame and panel design concepts with significant consideration being given to conceptual methods of expanding the shelters from the container mode to a three for one expandable shelter. The report emphasizes consideration of potential, low cost, mass production techniques of the future such as injection molding, roto-molding and filament winding.