Michael Seidel, D. S. Sturge ... 240 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (August, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029229 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029220 ...
Tensile surface structures are the visual expression of an intensive
rethinking of the topic of building envelopes by designers. Advances in
design methods, materials, construction elements and assembly and
erection planning in the field of lightweight construction are enabling
ever more exacting applications of tensile structures with envelope and
structural functions, especially in roofing over large clear spans
without internal support. However, the particular mechanical
characteristics of the materials used in the construction of textile
structures demand consideration of the question of "buildability". This
book provides answers by discussing the fundamental influence of
material manufacture and assembly in deciding the most suitable type of
building or structure and its detailing in the design process. The
fundamentals of material composition, manufacturing process, patterning
and the behaviour of flexible structural systems are all explained here,
as well as their use as structural and connection elements, and special
attention is given to the erection of wide-span lightweight structures.
The erection equipment is described, as well as the lifting and
tensioning process and the construction methods used to erect the
characteristic types of tensile structures, illustrated with a selection
of example projects.