CABLE &

TENSILE
STRUCTURE
CABUAL
CARREON
MALAQUE
Cable structures
Cables are made of a series of small strands
twisted or bound together to form a much
larger cable. Steel cables are either spiral
strand, where circular rods are twisted
together and "glued" using a polymer, or
locked coil strand, where individual
interlocking steel strands form the cable.
Cable is a flexible structural component that
offers no resistance when compressed or
bent in a curved shape. Technically we can
The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX)
say cable has zero bending rigidity. A cable is
the main component of cable supported
bridge or suspended roof structures.
 Classification of Cable
Structures
Suspension type cable structures:
The basic structural components of a suspension
bridge system include stiffening girders/trusses, the
main suspension cables, main towers, and the
anchorages for the cables at each end of the
bridge.... The main load carrying member is the main
cables, which are tension members made of high-
strength steel.

Cable-stayed type structures:

A cable-stayed bridge is a structural system with a
continuous girder supported by inclined stay cables
from the towers. Form the mechanical point of view,
the cable- stayed bridge is a continuous girder
bridge supported by elastic supports.
 Tensile Structures:
Tension roofs or canopies are those in which every part of the
structure is loaded only in tension, with no requirement to
resist compression or bending forces.

Tensioned Fabric Structure:
A structure where the exterior shell is a fabric
material spread over a framework. The fabric
is maintained in tension in all directions to
provide stability.
Tensile structures
A tensile structure is a construction of elements carrying
only tension and no compression or bending. The term
tensile should not be confused with tensegrity, which is a
structural form with both tension and compression
elements, Tensile structures are the most common type of
thin- shell structures.
Types of Tensile structures
A two-dimensional tension fabric membrane can take planar tensile forces, but it cannot
take significant forces perpendicular to this plane. Therefore, in addition to being pre-
stressed, tension fabric must take a certain three-dimensional shape, in order to remain
stable. These shapes were discovered by Otto and Berger during their investigation of
natural forms, such as soap bubbles. There are three types of general shapes:
Advantages of tensile Structures

Flexible Design Aesthetics - Tensile membrane structures provide virtually unlimited

designs of distinctive elegant forms that can be realized because of the unique flexible characteristics of
membrane resulting in an iconic and unique structure or feature for any building owner, city or even region.

Outstanding Translucency - In daylight, fabric membrane translucency offers soft diffused

naturally lit spaces reducing the interior lighting costs while at night, artificial lighting creates an ambient
exterior luminescence,

Excellent Durability - With several different membranes in the market place such as PTFE fiberglass, ETFE
film, PVC, and ePTFE, the durability and longevity of tensile membrane structures have been proven.

Lightweight Nature - The lightweight nature of membrane is a cost effective solution that requires less
structural steel to support the roof compared to conventional building materials, enabling long spans of
column-free space.

Low Maintenance - Tensile membrane systems are somewhat unique in that they require minimal
maintenance when compared to an equivalent-sized conventional building.
Cost Benefits - Most tensile membrane structures have high sun reflectivity and low absorption of sunlight,
thus resulting in less energy used within a building and ultimately reducing electrical energy costs.
Types of Tensile Membranes

Whether it's a permanent durable structure that needs to last longer

than 30 years, an insulated membrane system for thermal
performance or a deployable flexible application, there are a variety
of tensile membranes to choose from to meet specific
performances for your next building project.

By using translucent tensile fabric membranes like PTFE, PVC,

Insulated Tensile Membrane or transparent ETFE films, daylight is
maximized in building interiors, thus reducing the costs for electric
lighting.

The following are types of tensile membranes which are widely

used

PVC (Poly-vinyl Chloride)

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
PVC (Poly-vinyl Chloride)
PVC coated polyester can be a great material choice for both permanent and temporary
tensile fabric structures. PVC coated polyester is known for its excellent strength,
flexibility, translucency and affordability compared to FRP and PTFE. The PVC coating,
which is applied to polyester, Includes UV stabilizers, fire retardant additives, and anti-
fungicides. PVC coated polyester fabrics have a structural lifespan greater than 20 years.
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
PTFE coated glass cloth was developed by DuPont in the 1960s and has been used to create
tensile fabric structures since the early 1970s. Today, it is considered to be the highest quality
material for creating tensile fabric membranes and the best choice if you desire a long lifespan
and low maintenance.
FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymers) material is a type of composite material that is increasingly used in the
construction industry in recent years. Due to their light weight, high tensile strength, and corrosion
resistance and easy to implementation makes these material preferred solutions for strengthening
method of reinforced concrete structural elements.