
Membranes for Structures
Fundamentals
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering;
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Product details:
- Publisher Woodhead Publishing
- Date of Publication 30 May 2025
- ISBN 9780443224072
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages500 pages
- Size 229x152 mm
- Language English 700
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Long description:
A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.
After a moving remembrance of Marc Malinowski, a great promoter of membrane structures, Membranes for Structures - Fundamentals begins with a brief historical review of the development of design tools for membrane structures. Part One follows, discussing design fundamentals in the light of recent experiences and modern technologies. Part Two updates knowledge of products and materials, with a special focus on fire performance, the incorporation of photovoltaic cells, and ETFE. Part Three deals with other considerations related to design and installation, such as acoustic performance, post-failure stability, wind loads and lifecycle analysis, with special mentions of textile halls and biogas containers. A look into the future is proposed in Part Four, where some interesting, present-day research on ageing and applications is included.
The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.
- Incorporates recent developments that are poorly documented in other literature available
- Contains comprehensive information on form-finding and design with modern software, use of the latest materials and elements of support, and other valuable details for optimized construction
- Published alongside its sister title, Membranes for Structures - Applications (ISBN: 9780443224058)
Table of Contents:
1. The development of membrane structures (2015-2022)
2. The development of design tools 2015-2022
PART I: Fundamentals
3. Shape making or form finding
4. Computer modelling
5. Numerical methods
6. Parametric design of tensile structures
7. Appropriate design
PART II: Products and materials
8. ATLAS weaving technique
9. ETFE foil properties
10. Photovoltaic integration in membranes
PART III: Design and installation
11. Acoustic performance of the Hasan Kalyoncu University Amphitheatre
12. Acoustic properties of transparent roofing systems
13. Light perception
14. Virtual wind tunnel for modeling inflatable structures
15. Textile halls
16. Monitoring membrane structures
17. Post-failure stability
18. Cutting patterning of biogas containers
19. Integrating LCA analysis into membrane design
PART IV: Current research 2015-2022
20. Artificial ageing of ETFE and coating
21. Pneumatic beams
22. Textile and film-based modular façades
23. Integration of ETFE foil cushions into conventional glass façade systems
24. Energy harvesting
25. Thermal performance of pneumatic cushion