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• The calculation of equidistant cable-nets

  J. Holl, P. Singer

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• Experimental investigations on Structural Behaviour of Two-layer-stacked ETFE film Square Planar Structure Under Normal Pressure Loading

  W. Chen, X. Zhao, J. Cai, H. Wang, G. Can

  membranes2023.

  
  

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• Thermal Performance of Membrane Structures Integrated Phase Change Materials

  J. Hu, W. Chen, J. Zhou

  membranes2023.

  
  

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  The membrane structures, one of the typical large-span spatial structures, have been widely-used for sports stadiums and transportation hubs. However, the thermal performance of architectural membrane materials is not as good as those of the traditional building materials. The phase change material can absorb and release latent heat by changing its states within a very small range of temperature change, and thus reducing indoor temperature fluctuation and improving thermal comfort. In this paper, we proposed several membrane structural types to improve the thermal performance, including changing the single-layer membrane structure into two-layer, and setting air or phase change materials as the insulation layer in the middle. Temperature field simulations are performed based on COMSOL software to investigate the temperature variation and thermal performance of the membrane structures. The daily maximum temperature on the inner surface decreased by 2.1°C and 8.1°C respectively with air and PCM layer. We also discovered that the thermal insulation performance will be better when the latent heat value is higher and the PCM layer is placed nearer to the outdoor side. The temperature-stress coupling field showed the loss of pre-stress can be reduced by about 50% by adding PCM layer. The research results are believed to be significant for energy-saving and CO2 emission reduction in large public buildings.

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  The membrane structures, one of the typical large-span spatial structures, have been widely-used for sports stadiums and transportation hubs. However, the thermal performance [...]

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• Designing A Large Span Structures Under Seismic Loading – A Case Study

  F. Dansik, M. Sahin, N. Samat

  membranes2023.

  
  

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  Structural membranes have become a frequently preferred system type in long span structures such as amphitheatres, stadiums, performance centres, sport halls, with their ability to cover long distances by lighter solutions. The membrane material, which is the main component of the lightweight structures including membranes and has sufficient strength together with stretching, has very low weight of around 1 kg per sqm compared with the conventional load bearing materials. This is very important feature, both aesthetically and economically. Its light weight does not only provide an economical solution, but also allows to have better structural performance under seismic loads. Besides its lightness, another advantage of membrane-covered structures such as the amphitheatre is acoustic performance, which is an important one for the structure to meet serviceability requirements

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  Structural membranes have become a frequently preferred system type in long span structures such as amphitheatres, stadiums, performance centres, sport halls, with their ability [...]

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• Creating a meeting space for people – a new roof for the SMS Campus in Mönchengladbach, Germany

  T. Hermeking

  membranes2023.

  
  

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• Case Study: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

  K. Bernert

  membranes2023.

  
  

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• Unusual design drivers for membrane structures and details

  G. Ramírez Lares, G. Filz

  membranes2023.

  
  

  Abstract

  Structural membranes have become a frequently preferred system type in long span structures such as amphitheatres, stadiums, performance centres, sport halls, with their ability to cover long distances by lighter solutions. The membrane material, which is the main component of the lightweight structures including membranes and has sufficient strength together with stretching, has very low weight of around 1 kg per sqm compared with the conventional load bearing materials. This is very important feature, both aesthetically and economically. Its light weight does not only provide an economical solution, but also allows to have better structural performance under seismic loads. Besides its lightness, another advantage of membrane-covered structures such as the amphitheatre is acoustic performance, which is an important one for the structure to meet serviceability requirements.

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  Structural membranes have become a frequently preferred system type in long span structures such as amphitheatres, stadiums, performance centres, sport halls, with their ability [...]

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• Design and installation of a large pneumatic dome in Brazil

  R. Pauletti, C. Bauer

  membranes2023.

  
  

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• Medijana-Niš Archeological Site Protection Membrane Structure

  A. Vučur, G. Filz

  membranes2023.

  
  

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  The "Medijana" project was designed to protect one of the most important archaeological excavation sites from the ancient Roman period in Serbia, and presented a significant challenge due to its location as a candidate for UNESCO heritage protection. In 2023, the project has been completed, with total covered surface of 12,000 m2, a main clear span of 80m and a length of 148m, one of the largest membrane structures in this region of Europe. The site-specific limitations and conditions required careful planning and logistics. As such, this project serves as a unique case study that illustrates the interplay between design, limitations, and consequently the need for innovative detailing and installation techniques. Through monitoring and observation over a period of 9 years, a wealth of information including wooden structure – membrane interaction, microclimatic conditions, and maintenance has been collected, which will be valuable for future developments, the field of membrane structures in cultural heritage applications and beyond.

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  The "Medijana" project was designed to protect one of the most important archaeological excavation sites from the ancient Roman period in Serbia, and presented a [...]

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• PumpItUp, gite mobile for the European cultural capital Esch-sur-Alzette

  B. Stimpfe

  membranes2023.

  
  

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  This paper presents the project PumpItUp, from the design to the fabrication and installation. It is a pneumatic shell on a trailer with two foldable wings. The shelter is set up and dismantled several times, at different locations. The pneumatic envelope forms a spherical shape from two layers of membrane, coupled at many nodes with synthetic fibre ropes

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  This paper presents the project PumpItUp, from the design to the fabrication and installation. It is a pneumatic shell on a trailer with two foldable wings. The shelter is [...]

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