Name: Meneses, Reina Hyacynth P.

BT5- ARCH 171 ASSIGNMENT

Instructor: Ar. Vicente Abe A. Relleve

Instructions Answer the question in one-page bond paper A4 size: What are the different types of cable/tensile
structures? What are some samples of projects, local and foreign, which utilized cable/tensile structure principles?

SUSPENSION TYPE CABLES The main forces in a suspension bridge of any type are tension in the cables and
compression in the pillars. This not only adds strength but improves reliability
STAYED TYPE CABLES The towers are the primary load-bearing structures which transmit the bridge loads to the
ground.

LINEAR TENSILE STRUCTURES are the structure in which all the member is in linear tensile forces. These linear
members are supported by the compression members, but the major loads are carried out by tensile members.
Common example of these structure is cable suspended bridges. The main pillars act as compression members, but the
whole load is carried out by the cables which are in tension.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL TENSILE STRUCTURES is a compilation of elements that are primarily in tension,
with the compression being transferred to a central mast and down into the ground. The most common occurrence of
three-dimensional tension can be seen at sports arenas and usually serve as roofs for these structures.
SURFACE-STRESSED TENSILE STRUCTURES are same as other 2 tensile structure, but the surface members
are tension bearing members. Fabric tensile structures are the great examples of Surface-stressed tensile structures,
where the vertical pillars hold the special designed fabric which is in tension.

FOREIGN STRUCTURE

 The Millennium Dome

 Denver International Airport
 Imagination Headquarters
 Canada Place
 Ashford Designer Outlet
LOCAL STRUCTURE

 Local Tensile Structures

 Ayala Nuvali
 Sky Ranch Tagaytay
 Sm Southmall-Canopy