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The Book Of Tents
The history, design, manufacture and installation of
commercial tents and architectural membrane structures.

Copyright (c) 1965-2012, by Rudi Enos

Published by arrangement with Phaedrus Press

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1 Contents
2 Introduction
2.1 This Book
2.2 The Beginning Of Modern Tent Architecture
2.3 A Short History Of Tents
2.4 Mammoth Houses
2.5 Yurts and Kibitkas
2.6 The Black Tent
2.7 Portable Palaces
2.8 The Development Of Technology
2.9 Definition
2.10 Tent Components, Designs And Fabrics
3 Genres, Breeds and Classes
3.1 Generic Types Of Tent
3.1.1 Different Types Of Tent
3.1.2 Camping Tents
3.1.3 Pop Up Tents
3.1.4 The Pole Tent - A Workhorse For Thousands Of Years
3.1.5 Modern Tensile Tents
3.1.6 The 'Big Top'
3.1.7 Frame Tents
3.1.8 Rental Structures
3.1.9 Rental Structure Types
3.1.10 Luff Frame Structures - The Keder Type
3.1.11 Geodesic Frame Structures
3.1.12 Military Use
3.2 Architectural Fabric Structures
3.2.1 Using The Form
3.2.2 Those Who Lead The Way
3.2.3 Experimental Architecture
3.2.4 Strength Thro Shape
3.2.5 Structural Morphology
3.2.6 Heavy Versus Light
3.2.7 Long Span Structures
3.2.8 Tensegrity Structures
3.2.9 Cable Net Roofs
3.3 Air Supported Structures
3.3.1 Drop Stitch Technology
3.3.2 High Pressure Structures
3.3.3 Pneumatic Structures - Airbeams
4 Design and Analysis
4.1 An Overview
4.2 The Beginning
4.3 The Design Process
4.4 The Mechanics of Membrane Design
4.5 10 Primary Steps of Membrane Design
4.6 SPEED - QUALITY - ECONOMY - choose two.
4.7 Design Methodology
4.8 Arriving At A Reference Shape
4.9 Aerodynamics
4.10 System points
4.11 Material Properties
4.12 Factors Of Safety
4.13 Representing The Roof As A Mesh
4.14 Cutting Pattern Generation
4.15 Compensation For Stretch
4.16 Edge Detailing
4.17 Building Codes and materials
4.18 Workshop Drawings
4.19 Design Of Temporary Structures
4.19.1 Portablity and Reapeatability
4.19.2 Portal Frame Tents
4.19.3 Space Frames - Geodesic Domes
4.20 Analysis
4.20.1 The Secret Of Fire
4.20.2 Software Simulation Of The Structure
4.20.3 Prestress and Boundary Simulation
4.20.4 A Typical Single Cone Structure
4.20.5 Side Walls
4.20.6 Installation
4.21 Specialist Software
4.21.1 EASY NT - Technet
4.21.2 NDN Membrane
5 Manufacturing
5.1 Assembling Fabric Sections
5.1.1 Cutting
5.1.2 Sewing And Welding
5.1.3 Assembling Roof Sections
5.1.4 Joining Fabric Panels
5.1.5 Lacing Reinforcement
5.1.6 Compression Fittings
5.1.7 Belts
5.2 Rigging
5.2.1 Ropes And Rigging
5.2.2 Steel Rope Cable
5.2.3 Motors And Controls
5.3 Supports
5.3.1 Supporting Framework
5.3.2 Steelwork
5.3.3 Aluminium
5.3.4 Timber
5.3.5 Finishes
5.3.6 Testing
5.4 Product Documentation
5.4.1 Guarantees and Warranties
5.4.2 Documentation and Erection Method
5.4.3 temp
6 Materials
6.1 Woven Structural Fabrics
6.1.1 Woven Fabrics
6.1.2 Tent And Structure Linings
6.1.3 Flammability and Retardents
6.2 Coated Structural Fabrics
6.2.1 Materials
6.2.2 Typical Specifications Of Fabric Types
6.2.3 Translucent PVC PES Roofs
6.2.4 Translucent PTFE Fibreglass Roofs
6.2.5 PVC Coated Fabrics
6.2.6 PTFE And Silicone Coated Fabrics
6.2.7 Surface Finishing Systems
6.2.8 Ropes And Rigging
6.3 Non Woven Fabrics
7 Operation
7.1 Erection
7.1.1 Portable Membrane Erection
7.1.2 Inspection On Site
7.1.3 Erection Method - Traditional Pole Tent
7.1.4 Erection Method - Typical 36m Big Top with Cupola
7.1.5 Erection Method - Tube Frame Tents
7.2 Maintenance
7.2.1 Maintenance
7.3 Safety
7.3.1 Safety Standards
7.3.2 Examining Temporary Structures
7.3.3 Architectural Membrane Installation
7.3.4 Ground Anchors
7.3.5 Types Of Ground Anchor
7.4 Project Examples
7.4.1 Project Overview
7.4.2 The Merchandiser Unit - Small Structure
7.4.3 40 Foot By 60 Foot Typical Pole Tent
7.4.4 Vehicle Awnings
7.4.5 Typical Tension Membrane Portable Tent
7.4.6 Typical Architectural Fabric Membrane Project
7.4.7 8m Hexagonal Frame Tent
7.4.8 Project - 25 Metre Frame Tent Using Keder Box Sections
7.4.9 Architectural Canopy Or Exhibition Sail
7.4.10 The Hoover 'New Technology' Building
7.4.11 The Kayam Theatre Tent
7.4.12 temp
8 Glossary
8.1 Tent Terms
8.2 Bibliography
8.3 Quotes