From 3D Model to Structure TensileDraw Mesh 3D Geometry

draw Mehler TensileDraw computational skills can be applied 3D form calculation allows transforming any 2D mesh
to various dimension structures equipped with different into a well balanced fabric structure.
structural elements (i.e. borders, cables, xed length
cables, etc.). Cone shaped structure created with a radial mesh
draw
A
Mehler TensileDraw is an AutoCAD and RHINO fully
compatible and integrated plug-in software package.
B
Mehler TensileDraw is a useful help in 3D model design:
it can simulate well balanced force stress distribution on
the membrane surface without complicating le expor-
Your software for tation and related compatibly problems.

3D model design C
to generate Every node of the mesh is
tensile structures D
force-balanced in all 3D
space direction.
Generated 3D model

Square sail created with a rectangular mesh

Erected
structure
A, B: examples of rectangular mesh
The application can calculate the form of complex C, D: examples of radial mesh
geometry fabric structures thanks to the generation of
a warp and weft beam mesh reproducing orthotropic Obtained mesh results a powerful tool to compute the Mehler TensileDraw has limited number (400)
behaviour of fabric material. efforts transferred to the solid supports. nodes which can be generated in one single project.

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 Connection nodes/beams Contour lines How to get it
TensileDraw allows joining different simple structures Levels command draws the contour line on the fabric You can download a free-of-charge Mehler Tensile Draw
Mehler TensileDraw is the light version of into one complex geometry. surface: the easiest way to visualize the surface slope on Mehler Texnologies website: www.mehler-texnologies. com
TensileDraw software package provided by ME+C s.r.l. and localize potential water stagnation zones.
Info and download on www.me-c.it. Click on the TensileDraw logo for registration form. You
Single cone structure will be guided all through registration. When you have
TensileDraw gives some useful upgrades to received your registration code you also get access to the
Mehler TensileDraw: TensileDraw forum.
Multi cone structure
No-limited number of nodes
Connection nodes/beams Successful partnership
Contour lines
Boundary join command TensileDraw has been developed with experienced
Supplementary output data partners and the Institute for Membrane and Shell Tech-
nologies, associated Institute of the Anhalt University of
Applied Sciences, Germany, for didactics scopes with the
Boundary join Connection system applied intention of generating a valid and immediate support to
between two cones architects, planners and students interested in creat-ing
An easy and quickly command to turn the mesh from 2D tensile architecture projects.
to 3D shape.
Report
Besides the base information given by Mehler The aim of IMS Institute and Mehler Texnologies partner-
TensileDraw, TensileDraw outputs report provides some ship is the enlarging of founded and sustainable know-
technical data more: ledge.

Cable stress value

More support
Technical

Fixed node reactions

guideline

VALMEX structure
to permanent
tensile

Pre tension membrane value

architectures

On Mehler Texnologies website you will

In the second page of the also nd the Technical guideline to
4-cones structure joined by connection beams report the Mehler fabric permanent tensile architecture for
type proper for the designed download. 1st Edition

The unlimited calculation skill enables to calculate the structure is described.

Our commitment to
form of mesh composed by huge numbers of nodes and environmental responsibility
beams. and sustainability