Lightweight Structures

 

Aims

To develop an understanding of the theory and practical design of lightweight wide-span structures, particularly tensile membranes, cable networks, grid shells, air-supported and pneumatic structures, and an enthusiastic and creative approach to the solution of design problems in lightweight structures.

Content

  • Analytical methods for funicular cable structures
  • Dynamic Relaxation applied to tension structures
  • Behaviour of prestressed fabric membranes
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