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(Present Featured Theme is: Tensile Textile Structures)

FEATURED ARTICLES - TENSILE TEXTILE STRUCTURES:

Materials for Membrane Structures (526 KB)
The composition of the fabric is explained, followed by a discussion of the most common fabrics available today. Finally the structural behaviour of the fabric is discussed.
Author: Rogier Houtman, Matti Orpana

Eigenschaften von Membranmaterialien (591 KB)
Table of material characteristics and application possibilities considered material: PES/PVC, Glass-PTFE, ETFE
Mechanical behaviour, fire safety, life expectancy
Author: Karsten Moritz

Evolution of the Architecture and Engineering of Fabric Membrane Structures in France (2.41 MB)
Some examples of French fabric structures are shown to demonstrate the Evolution.
These projects were designed through collaboration between architects and engineers, and the elements were manufactured and the structures were erected in accordance with highest professional standards.
Author: Dominique Queffelec

SELECTED SOFTWARE AND BOOKS FOR TENSILE TEXTILE STRUCTURES:
Please email us for more information!	SOFiSTiK develops various software solutions for complex problems of Finite Element Analysis in civil and structural engineering. Apart from standard features every FEA-program usually has, SOFiSTiK offers special characteristics like: Graphical input using AutoCAD, Non-linear geometry and materials Advanced pre/post-tensioning analysis Staged construction Interactive graphical output Open GL animation for assessing the structure Modules for textile membranes and form-finding Click here to download demo movie - Sofistik_Membrane_Movie.zip (5.78 MB)
	Light Structures, Structures of Light: The Art and Engineering of Tensile Architecture Horst Berger; Hardcover; Buy New: $65.00 or check for used.
	Tension Structures: Behavior and Analysis John W. Leonard; Hardcover; Out of Print--Limited Availability; Buy New: $63.00

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