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People placed bags of sand on top of air raid shelters primarily to provide additional protection against bomb blasts and shrapnel. The sand acted as a barrier, absorbing the impact of explosions and minimizing structural damage. Additionally, the weight of the bags helped stabilize the shelter, ensuring it remained secure during air raids. This practice was particularly common during World War II when air raids posed significant threats to civilian safety.
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What were two types of air raid shelters called?
They were shelters either underground or in your house or outside in your front or back garden. They were mostly made out of corrugated metal or iron for the roofs and usually metal for the walls and there were wooden stools/ seats/ bench's etc.. . and if a air raid went off they would probably stay in for a few hours.
Why were air raid shelters made of corrugated iron and concrete?
Air Raid shelters were made of many materials that could withstand bombings and have flexibility to move (wiggle) from the ground shaking. Sand bags were used to provide shelter, absorb sound and were easily replaced or repaired when damaged.
What is a German air raid shelter called?
if you mean the ones that were to defend against German air raids they were called: -Anderson shelters, these where placed outside the house in the back garden which were made out of sand bags and metal roofs. -Morrison shelters, these where placed inside the houses in places such as under the stairs and in the living room etc. i hope this helps
Why do Anderson shelters have sand bags outside them?
Well, isn't that a lovely question! Anderson shelters have sandbags outside to help protect them from bomb blasts during wartime. The sandbags act as a barrier to absorb the impact and keep the shelter safe for those seeking refuge inside. It's all about creating a safe and peaceful space during difficult times.
What were World War 2 air raid shelters made out of?
There were various types of shelter constructed. The most popular was the Anderson shelter which consisted of curved sections of corrugated tin bolted together and half buried. The top was covered with a thick layer of earth. They were very strong but couldn't stand a direct hit. Larger shelters were often constructed from concrete and brick though deep shelters used at military sites along the south coast were dug from the chalk cliffs and then lined with corrugated tin. Another type of shelter (IIRC the Morrison shelter) was a steel table that you could shelter underneath indoors that would protect against falling debris.
What were two types of air raid shelters called?
They were shelters either underground or in your house or outside in your front or back garden. They were mostly made out of corrugated metal or iron for the roofs and usually metal for the walls and there were wooden stools/ seats/ bench's etc.. . and if a air raid went off they would probably stay in for a few hours.
Why were air raid shelters made of corrugated iron and concrete?
Air Raid shelters were made of many materials that could withstand bombings and have flexibility to move (wiggle) from the ground shaking. Sand bags were used to provide shelter, absorb sound and were easily replaced or repaired when damaged.
What is a German air raid shelter called?
if you mean the ones that were to defend against German air raids they were called: -Anderson shelters, these where placed outside the house in the back garden which were made out of sand bags and metal roofs. -Morrison shelters, these where placed inside the houses in places such as under the stairs and in the living room etc. i hope this helps
Why were air raid shelters built?
People who got less than £5 per week got one for free and the government built it for them. People who got over or £5 per week had to buy one from the government for £7. They were made out of concrete, corogated metal, sand bags and soil. they were ussaly under ground.
What could people do to reduce the chances of a mudslide happening on a hill?
sand bags
How many bags of sand are there in 6 cubic meter?
The answer will depend on how big (or small) the bags of sand are!
What was Andersons shelters covered of?
grass or sand
How many 25kg bags of sand per cubic meter?
it is 100 bags of sand/ballast
Why do Anderson shelters have sand bags outside them?
Well, isn't that a lovely question! Anderson shelters have sandbags outside to help protect them from bomb blasts during wartime. The sandbags act as a barrier to absorb the impact and keep the shelter safe for those seeking refuge inside. It's all about creating a safe and peaceful space during difficult times.
want to make sand bags. Where can I buy the bags Indianapolis area?
You can buy sand and bags, at Harco Sand & Gravel, 1650 Harco Way, Indianapolis, IN 46217. Their telephone number is (317) 786-8480.
How many bags of sand will you need for a ton?
The number of bags of sand needed for a ton depends on the weight of each bag. Standard bags of sand typically weigh 50 pounds. Since there are 2,000 pounds in a ton, you would need 40 bags of 50-pound sand to equal one ton.
What are juggling bean bags made out of?
they are bags filled with sand...........................................................i think
