Membrane Flashcards
A thin, flexible surface that carries loads primarily through the development of tensile stresses.
Membrane
A membrane structure prestressed by externally applied forces so that it is held completely taut under all anticipated load conditions. To avoid extremely high tensile forces, a membrane structure should have relatively sharp curvatures in poosite direction.
Tent Structure
A cable stiffening the free edges of a prestressed membrane structure.
Reinforcing Edge Cable
A reinforcing edge cable tied to the mast support of a membrane structure.
Cable Loop
The broadened end of a mast over which a prestressed membrane structure is stretched.
Distribution Cap
A membrane structure having a surface of closely spaced cables instead of a fabric material.
Net Structure
A membrane structure that is placed in tension and stabilized by the pressure of compressed air.
Pneumatic Structure
An air-supported structure that uses a net of cables placed in tension by the inflating force to restrain the membrane from developing its natural inflated profile.
Cable-restrained pneumatic structure
A pneumatic structure supported by pressurized air within inflated building elements, which are shaped to carry loads in a traditional manner, while the enclosed volume of building air remains at normal atmospheric pressure. The tendency for a double-membrane structure to bulge in the middle is restrained by a compression ring or by internal ties or diaphragms.
Air-inflated structure
