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Tensile fabric structures are characterised by the tensioning of a membrane system, typically with wire or cable. Using tension throughout structure provides the membrane with critical structural support. Tensile architecture is the most common form of thin-shell structures.
TYPES OF TENSILE FABRICS
PVC Coated Polyester Fabric
This is a cost-effective fabric having a 10 to 20-year lifespan. It has been used in numerous applications worldwide for over 40 years and it is easy to move for temporary building applications. PVC meets B.S 7837 for Fire Code.
PTFE Coated Glass Fabric (permanent)
This has a 30-year lifespan and is completely inert. It does not degrade under ultraviolet rays and is considered non-combustible by most building codes. PTFE meets B.S 476 Class 0 for Fire Code
ETFE Foils (permanent)
This is used in inflated pillow structures where thermal properties are important. The foil can be transparent or fritted much like laminated glass products to allow any level of translucency.
ADVANTAGES
APPLICATIONS
Building Envelopes
Tensile building envelopes or tensile membrane structures are thin-shell structures that carry tension but no compression or bending. This lightweight structural system coated with PTFE, PES, PTFE coated fiberglass, or ETFE can take on a variety of shapes and span large distances.
Amphitheaters
Tensile fabric structures provide you the design flexibility and allow you to achieve iconic forms to create unique and modern amphitheaters. Furthermore, architectures can create remarkable amphitheaters with these tensile membranes for large spans allowing unobstructed views. Adding to this, the lightweight fabric material with less design structure can pave the way to cost-effective solutions. These structures can allow a desirable amount of daylight and at the same time, provide protection from the rain and sun.
Passenger Transport -Oriented Designs
When planning for an iconic signature place, then tensile fabric structures help you in a great way. Institutions, architects, and communities looking out for train and transit-oriented designs can go through unparalleled solutions with these tensile membrane canopies.
Airport Canopies
When a passenger arrives at the terminal, the real experience of the airport begins. However, it is very important to provide protection for the passengers from the environmental elements and this can be done using lightweight tensile structure canopies. Furthermore, fabric structures for airports are termed out to be cost-effective when compared to metal and glass solutions. Thus, these tensile membranes are considered to be highly durable as they withstand extreme weather conditions and require less structure providing design flexibility.
Open Air Projects
Some outdoor places need the best protection from environmental elements that result in open-air structures. Outdoor applicative places include an amphitheater, golf resort, wharf, or an outdoor mall that can be designed with a variety of design styles and options. Furthermore, tensile fabric structures provide year-round protection from certain environmental elements like rain, solar glare, heat, and snow. Tensile fabric structures allow you to create a signature style due to their design flexibility.
Interior
Due to its lightweight and economical properties, tensile fabric structures can be used to transform an interior space and create a unique visual experience. Also, the transparent quality of tensile structures helps in directing light in traditionally dark spaces and even in corridors. Therefore, these structures can be designed and fabricated that can help to dampen or amplify sound.
Stadiums & Athletic Facilities
Tensile fabric structures create an optimal environment in a stadium or an indoor athletic facility for both spectators and athletes. Adding to this, tensile structures can provide multiple benefits ranging from daylight to shading, and thermal control. Furthermore, tensile fabric structures coated with PTFE, ETFE, PES, and PTFE coated fiberglass comes in a variety of structural configurations allowing natural ventilation and thus, reducing solar glare.