Tensile structure
Tensile Structures designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs lightweight structures that range vastly in scope and service from massive stadiums and amphitheaters to building entryways and covered walkways. We develop our unique structures utilizing an assortment of highly engineered materials to create the design you desired of. Tensile Membranes are proven to be more cost effective and aesthetically pleasing compared to conventional building materials, resulting in a more advanced design solution.
Types of Tensile
There are different shapes of tensile membrane structures, which are unique in shapes and their style and used for various appliances Every shape has different physical appearances and used for different properties.
Conical Tensile Structure
Highly effective for covering large areas, a conical tension structure is easily identified by its tent-like shape. Conical designs can feature either single or multiple masts. For both design options, membranes are tensioned between a ring at the pinnacle and the lower perimeter support columns. Cones are especially effective in areas that need to comply with high rain or snow load regulations.
Applications
- Generally Used for Roof tops and covering large areas
Hypar or Anticlastic Structure
Anticlastic structures are those in which the centers of curvature are located on opposing sides of the surface. This is commonly-described as a saddle shape. A hyperbolic paraboloid is an anticlastic surface. Synclastic structures are those in which the centers or curvature are on the same side of the surface.
Applications
- Used for Walkways and and shade umbrella
Parallel Arch or Barrel Vault Structure
Arch are structurally very stable in compression, as loads are relatively evenly balanced through their form. Depending on the spans, a barrel vault system can be a very cost-effective way to incorporate tensile membrane on a project due to the repetitive nature of the design and efficiencies of materials.
Application
- Used for Entrances and Reception areas
Cable net membrane Structure
These are used for long-span tensile membrane roofing applications typically found in stadiums or large spaces, 3D cable net or cable grid structures are an efficient solution for lightweight tensile architecture.
Highlights
- Used for Top floor covering and Decorating areas
