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.

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Author:   Josep Ignasi de Llorens (Professor Emeritus, Barcelona School of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing
ISBN:  

9780443224072

ISBN 10:   0443224072
Pages:   500
Publication Date:   25 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

1. The development of membrane structures (2015-2022) 2. The development of design tools 2015-2022 PART I: Fundamentals 3. Shape making or form finding 4. Computer modelling 5. Numerical methods 6. Parametric design of tensile structures 7. Appropriate design PART II: Products and materials 8. ATLAS weaving technique 9. ETFE foil properties 10. Photovoltaic integration in membranes PART III: Design and installation 11. Acoustic performance of the Hasan Kalyoncu University Amphitheatre 12. Acoustic properties of transparent roofing systems 13. Light perception 14. Virtual wind tunnel for modeling inflatable structures 15. Textile halls 16. Monitoring membrane structures 17. Post-failure stability 18. Cutting patterning of biogas containers 19. Integrating LCA analysis into membrane design PART IV: Current research 2015-2022 20. Artificial ageing of ETFE and coating 21. Pneumatic beams 22. Textile and film-based modular façades 23. Integration of ETFE foil cushions into conventional glass façade systems 24. Energy harvesting 25. Thermal performance of pneumatic cushion

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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 the Eurocode for structural membranes and regularly attends and reports on events related to this subject.

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