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Tensile Structures

Tensile structures are buildings made of tensioned materials like cables or fabric. They are often used for roofs and canopies. There are several types including tents, cable nets, and pneumatic structures. Tents are fabric shelters attached to poles or ropes. Cable nets use cables to support a non-structural fabric. Pneumatic structures use interior pressure to create tension in the membrane. Common tensile structure components include tensioned fabric, support structures, and connection systems.

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Tensile Structures

Tensile structures are buildings made of tensioned materials like cables or fabric. They are often used for roofs and canopies. There are several types including tents, cable nets, and pneumatic structures. Tents are fabric shelters attached to poles or ropes. Cable nets use cables to support a non-structural fabric. Pneumatic structures use interior pressure to create tension in the membrane. Common tensile structure components include tensioned fabric, support structures, and connection systems.

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TENSILE STRUCTURES

Tensile Structures
Tensile Structures
• A tensile structure is a building that is made from
materials under tension — this could be a cable-net
supporting a fabric or sheet material, or it could be made
entirely from fabric. Most often used just for the roof of a
building, it is a relatively new form of construction

Or
Tension roofs or canopies are those in which every
part of the structure is loaded only in tension, with no
requirement to resist to compression or bending
forces.
TYPES OF TENSILE STRUCTURE
•CABEL

•TENT

•PNEUMATIC
TENT
A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other
material draped over, attached to a frame of poles or
attached to a supporting rope.
Cable
A separate grid of structural cables supports a non–
structural weather shield.
Pneumatics
The tension force is created by an interior positive
pressure and the membrane acts as the weather shield.
Shapes-Anticlastic Surfaces

• The centers of
curvature of
the membrane are on
opposite sides of the
membrane e.g.
hyperbolic
parabaloid
Shapes- Synclastic Surfaces
The centers of
curvature of the
membrane are on the
same side of the
membrane. E.g sphere
or balloon
TENT
A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric
or other material draped over or attached to a
frame of poles or attached to a supporting
rope. While smaller tents may be free-standing
or attached to the ground, large tents are
usually anchored using ropes tied to stakes or
tents pegs.
TENT Types
Pole-supported
tent:
A tent that features a set of individual
poles arranged beneath the fabric roof to
support and define the shape of the structure.
The fabric roof is tensioned over the
poles and attached to ropes and/or cables
at designated spots around the fabric’s
edge. The ropes/cables are anchored to
the ground using stakes, augers or weights
around the perimeter of the tent. Also
referred to as a “push-pole tent.”
TENT Types
Pipe frame-supported
tent:
A tent with an assembled framework
made of aluminum or steel pipes, tubes or
other extrusions, which supports the fabric
roof and defines the shape of the structure.
The rigid framework allows the tent to
be free-standing without additional support,
but requires the same rope or cable
anchoring system as a pole-supported tent
to hold it in place, as specified by applicable
fire or building codes.
TENT Types

Box-beam, frame-supported
tent
A tent that features an assembled framework
of box beams, I-beams or truss arches
that support the fabric roof and define the
shape of the structure. Also referred to as a
“free-span tent.”
TENT Types
Tensile tent
A fabric structure that shares some
characteristics
with the pole-supported tent,
but relies more on the tensioning of the
fabric roof for its structural integrity and
shape. The use of tensioned fabric to resist
applied loads and to shape the fabric
membrane
means less of a traditional support
structure is needed to maintain it.
Uses
• Camping – This is perhaps the most common use of
tents.  Lightweight, compaction for travel, and easy installation
make a tent an ideal solution for camping.  Small size also makes a
tent desirable because it can be placed virtually anywhere.

• Carnivals – Tents used for carnivals are also very popular.  It can
provide shelter for a large number of people.  Carnivals are short-
term occasions; hence tents are an appropriate choice because
they are temporary structures.

•Ceremonies – Tents used for ceremonies (parties, weddings, etc.)


is similar to that of a carnival.  It provides temporary shelter for a
short term that has a large number of people.
Other common uses of tents include:
-         Medical Shelter                                      
-         Storage
-         Maintenance Buildings
-         Military Enclosure
-         Circus
Components of a Tensile Structure
Basically, tensile membrane structures can be
segregated into three major parts as follows
• Tensile Membrane Fabric
• Support Structure
• Connection System
• Fabric
Usually, Polymer Textile is used to build up tension
structures. Here, it is important to keep in mind that the
base of Polymer Textile is woven textile. Usually
Polyester Coated PVC and Glass Fiber Coated PTFE are
used as tensile fabrics.
a. Glass Fiber Coated PTFE(polytetrafluroethylene) Fabric
b. Polyester Coated PVC
c. HPDE (high density polyethylene) Mesh
d. TiO2-Titanium Dioxide
e. ETFE-Ethyl Tetra Fluoro Ethylene
f. PL- Photoluminescence
g. Tensotherm
• Support Structure
Materials such as steel, wood and concrete is
used as Support Structure to give the membrane
fabric a particular shape. The support structure
is available in four types; Rigid Frame,
Suspension System, Cable Net System, and Air
Support System.
UMBERLEA
Applications and Fabric
Options
• It is designed for domestic or
commercial purposes. It can be
used as a permanent shade or
temporary remedy for scorching
heat. Umbrella can easily be
demounted and is available in
Solar Glass Weave Fabric or
PVC coated polyester.
Size and Framework
• Umbrella shade is offered in 8
colors with mild steel framework
and stainless steel fixtures. It
comes in three sizes where 5m x
5m is the largest measurement.
Single Conic
Applications and Fabric Options
• It is particularly useful for placing
in Outdoor Classrooms, Link
Walkways, Meet and Greet shelters
and Performance Zones. It can be
built with PVC coated polyester
fabric or Solar Glass Weave fabric
with a life span of more than 30
years.
Size and Framework
• Single Conic is available in size of
8m diameters. The framework of
Single Conic is made up of mild
steel with galvanished finish. The
fixtures of this canopy are
composed of stainless steel. 
Double Conic
Applications and Fabric Options
• Double Conic membrane structure
is designed of two canopies that are
attached together from the middle.
It is a finest solution to sporadic
landscaping with multi-functional
uses. Usually, this type of structure
is ideal for commercial, educational
and healthcare purposes.
Size and Framework
• It is available in three sizes with
18m * 10m being the largest
dimension. Double Conic comes in
two types of fabrics, namely:
1. Solar Glass Weave Fabric
2. PVC coated polyester  
Triple Conic
Applications and Fabric
Options
• Triple Conic is truly a user-
friendly option with wide
number of applications. Triple
Conic arrangement consists of
three canopies without any
segregation between them.

Size and Framework


• This chic form of tensile
structure has an extensive
coverage of 18m * 7m.
Inverse Conic
Applications and Fabric Options
• Inverted Cone is a matchless
engineering design that serves
the purpose of convenience
and style. Fabric types include
Solar Glass Weave Fabric and
PVC coated polyester.

Size and Framework


• Inverted Cone is available in
8m * 8m dimension.
Mushroom
Applications and Fabric
Options
• Mushroom tensile membrane
structure has a streamline
framework with a touch of the
standard canopy. It is often
used as Meet and Greet
Shelter, Playground Shelter
and Outdoor Cover.
Size and Framework
• It is available in two sizes with
6m x 6m being the largest
measurement.
Inverted Star
Applications and Fabric
Options
• Inverted star is truly a piece of
art and can be extended to
unlimited lengths and width.
It has many applications such
as Play Area Shade, Meet and
Greet shelter, Walkway and
Performance Area Cover
Size and Framework
• The standard Inverted Star is
of 5m * 5m.
Diamond

Size and Framework


• Diamond has dimensions of
10m x 10m. The lower frame of
structure including the legs is
made up of mild steel.
However, the canopy
framework is composed of
anodized aluminum. 
Hypar
Zic Zac
• Size and Framework
• It comes in 5m x 5m size. The
frame of the membrane
structure is made up of timber
masts with mild steel fittings. 
Twist
Bay Shade Kite

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