The Tension Web Of A Roof

Design of tension members version ii 5 2 the tension members can have a variety of cross sections.

The tension web of a roof.

Most tensile structures are supported by some form of compression or bending elements such as. Tensile structure systems is a boutique firm in the tensile membrane structure industry. A tensile structure is a construction of elements carrying only tension and no compression or bending the term tensile should not be confused with tensegrity which is a structural form with both tension and compression elements tensile structures are the most common type of thin shell structures. When tied together these cables provide a tensioned roof structure over which the roofing fabric is stretched.

Since 1986 valley truss metal has been manufacturing wood building components such as. The tension members in bridge trusses are made of channels or i sections acting individually or built up figs. Contents types of tension members i wires and cables ii rods and bars iii single structural shapes and plates iv hellip. Vertical posts in compression keep the cable system in tension resulting in a series of cable trusses.

The single angle and double angle sections fig 2 a are used in light roof trusses as in industrial buildings. The result is a very light roof admitting natural light and allowing maximum unobstructed views inside the structure. We specialize in the design build of custom tensile structures fabric facades tensile roof systems and shade sails. A tension member is also called a tie member or simply a tie.

We also custom make floor joists to suit your project including top cord bearing floor joists. Types of structural steel tension members a tension member is designed as a structural member subjected to tensile force in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis.