Membranes for Structures: Fundamentals

by Josep Ignasi de Llorens (Editor)

Overview

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)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443224089
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	06/27/2025
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	500
File size:	240 MB
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About the Author

Prof. Josep Ignasi de Llorens has a PhD in Architecture (1986) and has taught at the Barcelona School of Architecture. His research focuses mainly on experimental designs, particularly in the field of tensile structures and textile architecture that have received global recognition and have been presented at international conferences, publications and exhibitions. He is involved in the drafting of theEurocode for structural membranes and regularly attends and reports on eventsrelated to this subject.

Table of Contents

1. The development of membrane structures (2015-2022)2. The development of design tools 2015-2022PART I: Fundamentals3. Shape making or form finding4. Computer modelling5. Numerical methods6. Parametric design of tensile structures7. Appropriate designPART II: Products and materials8. ATLAS weaving technique9. ETFE foil properties10. Photovoltaic integration in membranesPART III: Design and installation11. Acoustic performance of the Hasan Kalyoncu University Amphitheatre12. Acoustic properties of transparent roofing systems13. Light perception14. Virtual wind tunnel for modeling inflatable structures15. Textile halls16. Monitoring membrane structures17. Post-failure stability18. Cutting patterning of biogas containers19. Integrating LCA analysis into membrane designPART IV: Current research 2015-202220. Artificial ageing of ETFE and coating21. Pneumatic beams22. Textile and film-based modular façades23. Integration of ETFE foil cushions into conventional glass façade systems24. Energy harvesting25. Thermal performance of pneumatic cushion

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An updated and thorough examination of membrane structures, covering fundamentals as well as the most relevant optimization developments in design, installation, and materials utilized.