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Tensile Structures

Fabric structures are defined as structures where the exterior shell is made of fabric stretched over a framework that provides stability by maintaining tension in all directions. There are several types including saddle roof, mast supported, arch supported, and point supported structures. The pros are translucence, clear spans without interior columns, lightweight construction, unique designs, resistance over time if properly made and installed, and insulation properties. The cons include needing large foundations to prevent the roof from blowing away and loss of stability if tension is lost. Common fabric materials include PVC-coated polyester, silicon-coated glass, Teflon-coated glass, and ETFE.

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Tensile Structures

Fabric structures are defined as structures where the exterior shell is made of fabric stretched over a framework that provides stability by maintaining tension in all directions. There are several types including saddle roof, mast supported, arch supported, and point supported structures. The pros are translucence, clear spans without interior columns, lightweight construction, unique designs, resistance over time if properly made and installed, and insulation properties. The cons include needing large foundations to prevent the roof from blowing away and loss of stability if tension is lost. Common fabric materials include PVC-coated polyester, silicon-coated glass, Teflon-coated glass, and ETFE.

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FABRIC STRUCTURES

Definition: A structure where the exterior shell is a fabric material spread over a framework. The fabric is maintained in tension in all directions to provide stability.

Types of Fabric structures: Saddle roof, Mast supported, arch supported, point supported, combinations

PROS:
Translucence Clear Span Capabilities (no intermediate support and fewer details) Lightweight structure Unique designs (easily get the attention of people with its formal aspect) Resistant overtime if made and installed properly. Produced off-site, quick to install Light reflectance and transmission also offer exciting possibilities for lighting after dark Insulation

CONS:
Large foundations often required to prevent the roof to fly away.

Little or no rigidity Loss of tension is dangerous for stability

Possible fabric materials: -PVC coated polyester (polyvinylchloride) = less, expensive, 15 to 20 year life span, easy to erect, variety of colors, weights, topcoats and textures, fire resistant -Silicon coated glass = higher tensile strength, subject to damage from flexing, 30+ year life span -Teflon coated glass P.T.F.E (polytetrafluroethylene) = Similar to silicon glass, more resistant to damage, large scale permanent structures, non-combustible, waterproof, resists UV and rays, chemically inert

ETFE = High transparency (97%), over 25 year life span, self-cleaning, single or multi-layers

Projects:
South Africa World Cup 2010: Moses Mabhida Stadium / gmp architekten http://www.archdaily.com/44595/south-africa-world-cup-2010-moses-mabhida-stadium-gmparchitekten/

Rosa Parks Transit Center / FTL Design Engineering Studio http://www.archdaily.com/30880/rosa-parks-transit-center-ftl-design-engineering-studio/

Talisman Centre http://talismancentre.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html

SOURCE OF INFO: http://www.spandesign.com/technical/article_pros_and_cons_of_fabric_structures.aspx http://www.slideshare.net/richlux/tensile-fabric-structures http://www.scribd.com/doc/39450152/Tensile-Structures-Membranes

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