Dec 7, 2009 #1 advdengr Structural Joined Dec 7, 2009 Messages 1 Location US Is there a Design Standard for the design of fabric members in tension other than IBC.
Dec 7, 2009 #2 ishvaaag Structural Joined Aug 17, 2001 Messages 3,665 Location DE http://www.tensionstructures.com/images/specification.pdfhttp://www.tensionstructures.com/specification.htm A search reveals there is a number of local specs issued by the managers of facilities, many times campuses. Upvote 0 Downvote
http://www.tensionstructures.com/images/specification.pdfhttp://www.tensionstructures.com/specification.htm A search reveals there is a number of local specs issued by the managers of facilities, many times campuses.
Dec 7, 2009 #3 csd72 Structural Joined May 4, 2006 Messages 4,574 Location GB Not that I am aware of, other than the laws of physics. If it is simple then just design it as a catenary. Upvote 0 Downvote
Not that I am aware of, other than the laws of physics. If it is simple then just design it as a catenary.
Dec 7, 2009 #4 OCI Civil/Environmental Joined Mar 15, 2007 Messages 82 Location US http://www.tensinet.com Good european site with a publication that covers all aspects of tensile structure design. I think ASCE has a set fo standards also. Upvote 0 Downvote
http://www.tensinet.com Good european site with a publication that covers all aspects of tensile structure design. I think ASCE has a set fo standards also.