Abstract
This papers examines the feasibility of 3 medium span (16m - 32m) spliced spline stressed membranes. Medium span slender arch systems have been used for canopy structures of stadia cladding such as the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium. Lateral bracing by the membrane means that the arch can be slender and flexible. Flexibility and lightness fit in well with the design of prestressed structures that are themselves flexible and adjust to applied loads. The presented membrane structures are designed bearing in mind their deployability (as necessary for temporary tents) and offer a good simple alternative to medium span high maintenance pneumatics covering squash courts or swimming pools.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 243-251 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | International Journal of Space Structures |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2008 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Conservation
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Building and Construction
Keywords
- Medium span
- Splice
- Spline