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Structural Reliability in Design and Analysis of Tensile Structures Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
In order to achieve a semi-probabilistic verification format such as used
for the analysis of conventional structures in the Eurocodes, research into structural
reliability calculations for tensile surface structures is needed. Appropriate partial
factors have to be proposed and evaluated. To gain insight, a scholastic example
with three cable segments is analysed. In order to take into account the uncertainties
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for the analysis of conventional structures in the Eurocodes, research into structural
reliability calculations for tensile surface structures is needed. Appropriate partial
factors have to be proposed and evaluated. To gain insight, a scholastic example
with three cable segments is analysed. In order to take into account the uncertainties
...
Contex-T- textile materials for tensile surface structures KU Leuven
Contex-T, an EU-funded integrated project for SMEs, that spanned August 2006-August 2010, is a consortium of 29 partners from ten countries developing a multi-disciplinary group where high-tech SMEs, research institutes, and universities integrated their activities to develop a new generation of multifunctional textile materials. The project included investigating routes to develop new concepts and knowledge for the development and manufacturing ...
Structural reliability-based design of tensile membrane structures Ghent University
Structural Reliability-Based Design of Tensile Membrane Structures Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Background to the Science and Policy Report for Tensile Membrane Structures Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Nowadays, comprehensive design standards for tensile membrane structures exist neither on European level nor in most European countries on national levels. Currently, the development of a European design standard for membrane structures made from technical textiles and foils is under way. One of the first steps towards a new Eurocode for membrane structures is the preparation of a “Science and Policy Report”, so-called “SaP-Report”. It is ...
The design of tensile surface structures Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The paper summarises the differences in design approach for tensile surface structures between the earliest structures in the 1950s and today’s practice. Current software tools allow more refined and advanced calculations. Nevertheless, a basic hand calculation can clarify the process in a few pages and provide the appropriate key data. A clear transparent set-up allows to redo the form finding and the structural analysis. The calculation of the ...
Creating temporary doubly curved tensile membrane structures without cutting patterns using high strain fabrics Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Tensile surface structures have been used in both permanent and temporary constructions. Using a light, flexible fabric as most important component, these structures have already displayed a great versatility in forms and uses as well as a high material performance and low self weight.
Key in using a prestressed fabric is the double curved surface, being it either synclastic or anticlastic. To achieve these shapes using a flat fabric, ...
Key in using a prestressed fabric is the double curved surface, being it either synclastic or anticlastic. To achieve these shapes using a flat fabric, ...
Reliability-based analysis of tensile surface structures designed using partial factors Ghent University
The design of tensile surface structures is based on expert judgement. A standardized design approach as for traditional buildings is not yet available for tensile surface structures. To achieve a partial factor framework similar to that for traditional buildings (i.e. within the frame of the Eurocodes), research into structural reliability calculations for tensile surface structures is needed. This paper studies a hyperbolic paraboloid ...