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The Definition
of compression forces to a few support members. Thus these lightweight structure
was Vladimir Shukhov who pioneered the use of tensile structures in the late 19t
me a form of art .
ins constant regardless of net shape, all changes of plane in the double-curved su
under a defined level of pre-stress.
Olympic roof,Munich
e cable net and bolted to the intersection nodes. As the angles of intersection i
oprene pesetals , allowing them to 'float', and sealing the joints between panels
Olympic roof,Munich
Detail of how the acrylic plates are connected
with each other . They are all framed in a
steel square section and then connected with
each other using bolt connection .
Also the each of the acrylic plate rest on the
net structure which is also made up of steel
cables passing horizontally
as well as laterally. None of the joint is
continues with each other In order to gain
more stable form .
The Olympic Park,Munich
Construction materials Used
Arch : Steel
Cable Nets : Steel
Membrane Panels : Plastic Sheets