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.

Vertical posts in compression keep the cable system in tension resulting in a series of cable trusses. Tensile structure systems is a boutique firm in the tensile membrane structure industry. We also custom make floor joists to suit your project including top cord bearing floor joists. 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.

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. The single angle and double angle sections fig 2 a are used in light roof trusses as in industrial buildings. When tied together these cables provide a tensioned roof structure over which the roofing fabric is stretched.

A tension member is also called a tie member or simply a tie. Valley truss metal are the only manufacturer of open wood web floor joists in pei. 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. We specialize in the design build of custom tensile structures fabric facades tensile roof systems and shade sails.

Engineered wood roof trusses and open wood web floor joists. The result is a very light roof admitting natural light and allowing maximum unobstructed views inside the structure.