Recommended books for building an underground shelter
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I have a hillside property and would like to dig into it for a bomb shelter that is actually livable. I'd like it to be my man-cave, but also actually useful in the event of a problem, as I live near a military base. Are there any books that give detailed instructions, materials, etc. on how to build a proper underground living space?
What I am looking for specifically is how to prevent mold, keep clean breathable air, have two access points, structural integrity underground, foundation drainage, recycling or removing waste and waste water, methods for regenerating clean water, door locks and seals, and the best ways to power. And of course, anything else I am not thinking of.
WhatABadTimeline@reddit
You should consult an engineer. The type of soil, water table, building materials, etc are all variables which would impact the actual stability of what you're looking to do.
If the worst happens and the base starts getting bombed and shaking the ground, that bunker could become your tomb if it's not rated for seismic activity.
Cave ins happen--there have been tons of mining disasters. This isn't a DIY project of you want to do it safely.
WhereDidAllTheSnowGo@reddit
Getting local approvals will be very hard.
Now, if it was just a root cellar, not a living space, that’s much easier
HazMatsMan@reddit
Principles of Protection.
https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Protection-Fundamentals-Engineering-Standards/dp/1612541143
JRHLowdown3@reddit
McCarthy is/was (he was an older guy in the 90's so may be dead now?) an expert in this sort of thing also. IIRC he was the head of an organization pushing private shelters, name of it escapes me right now but they used an acronym for it, TACDA maybe??
Ca2Alaska@reddit
Sweet-Leadership-290@reddit
BS
The person currently in charge is:
Major General Amir Hatami, who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army
EnergyLantern@reddit
Amazon.com : how to build an underground bunker
I like the idea of using containers for underground shelters, but I have never read these books.
You could talk to your neighbors, so you don't freak them out.
Every_Procedure_4171@reddit
Containers are not engineered for pressure on the sides (only for loads going straight down when stacked) and I've only seen engineers say do not bury these,
JRHLowdown3@reddit
This. +1 No go on fully burying containers without a boat load of reinforcement.
Aekeron@reddit
As well as intesne cleaning and lining if you get containers with toxic paint / metals in them
360couple@reddit
You could find some interesting information in the "Earthship" series.
WardenWolf@reddit
I recommend actually watching some of the early videos by Atlas Survival Shelters. And where he shows everything wrong with BAD bunkers so you know what not to do. Ron is honest and doesn't spew BS. He'll never say you have to use their products, and will sell you just their air system.
JayCuttyDUI@reddit
The Road
smsff2@reddit
Expedient Fallout Shelter Construction manuals
https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/expedient_fallout_shelter_construction.pdf https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/AD0787483.pdf
JRHLowdown3@reddit
Phillip Hoag's book- No such thing as Doomsday. Best book on the subject from someone ACTUALLY DOING IT. You won't read any "when I build mine" type of BS.
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Every_Procedure_4171@reddit
Why would anyone bomb your hillside? If you aren't a target of aerial bombardment or within the margin of error from the base, an above ground bunker would be far cheaper.