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Tensile fabric structures are considered as special structures as they are not covered in detail in the code of practice. Also, the routine software may not be useful for performing the design of such structures. Each tensile fabric structure is unique!
There are several questions related to design of tensile fabric structures:
a) Why does the tensile fabric require an analysis using specialized software? End of the day, it is just another roofing materials like polycarbonate sheet / metal roofing.
b) Conceptual design of tensile fabric & Structural system – does it need an input from a designer?
c) Why does the fabric require a slope and to maintain an anticlastic form?
d) How to estimate loads on the structure? Any thumb rules available using tributary area methods?
e) What are the software used for the analysis? What kinds of analysis are performed?
f) Selection of different types of fabric – based on strength Vs Performance Vs Fire classification
g) Comprehensive model of fabric, cables and steel for analysis and design – is it a myth or can provide lot of clarity as well as saving?
h) Is the sequence of installation critical for tensile fabric structure?
i) What is the importance of Biaxial test results in fabric?
j) Designing and detailing of membrane plates – is it a high precision activity in terms of structural calculation of components and detailing.
k) How to account for Impact of deformation steel structure supporting the fabric in terms of engineering as well as production and installation
l) Why Review, Inspection and Testing are important on tensile fabric structure projects.
m) As a proof-checking consultant, how to review the design calculations and drawings?
n) What are the quality assurance requirements?
o) What to inspect at site?
Upcoming live discussion is scheduled in Q&A mode to address several queries of structural engineers related to tensile fabric structures.
It would be great if you can share your specific queries/doubts related to tensile fabric structures in advance which would help us to structure the flow of discussion.
In the upcoming live technical discussion, Mr. Raju Mahadevan will join us for the interesting discussion.
In the following registration form, you may share the specific doubts/questions related to the topic which may be addressed during the session.
Schedule
DATE : 22-DEC-22
TIME : 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST
Brief about Expert
Mr. Raju Mahadevan is Founder & Director of Techno Specialist Consulting Engineers and is based in Dubai.
Mahadevan has more than 22 years of Civil & Structural Engineering experience in projects located in Asia, Middle East, Africa and USA. He has significant experience in the field of lightweight tensile fabric structures with low, medium and long spanning structures along with the skills in the development of detailed engineering deliverables, tender specifications, performance requirements in addition to specific expertise in inspection, testing and supervision of such installations. Mahadevan played important roles as a third-party inspection & certifying agency in this field. He has extended his experience and expertise in development of important constructions in the field of light-weight tensile fabric structures with remarkable achievements in terms of cost, quality and time. Mahadevan managed and delivered different levels of projects totaling to more than 2 million Sqm area of membrane.
During the early stage of his career, he worked in many organizations engaged in contracting, fabrication, engineering consultancy, etc, which demanded high level of lateral thinking, imagination, and engineering skills not only in providing the solution – but also on the deeper aspects on, fabrication, construction and installation too.
Mahadevan holds a post-graduation in Structural Engineering and a professional accreditation as Chartered Structural Engineer (IstructE UK). He also holds an MBA in Technology Management. Mahadevan is an accredited structural engineer from M/s Dubai Municipality for Steel Construction – Unlimited Heights. He offers lectures frequently to educational institutions, conferences and events. He promotes the development basic civil/structural engineering concepts at the grass-root level and innovative designs for customized solution.
