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Quonset hut simply refers to semi cylindrical structures of lightweight metal. The structure has a semicircular cross section and is made up of iron as the base metal which is galvanized with a relatively less corrosive metal which adds to the strength and durability of the structure. The first Quonset hut was first produced in a small village in the Rhode Island called Davisville at specific location called Quonset Point. Steel gives robustness and flexibility to these structuresFurther some also use perforated sheets of steel so that it can be easily bend and become still lighter Lately Quonset Hut producers have used PVC and quite successfully so because of the low maintenance cost. As it is said that necessity is the mother of all inventions, the need of such a multipurpose and durable structure was felt during the Second World War was by the USA naval forces.