Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Anchor – bond – etc.
Patent
1974-11-13
1976-05-04
Schroeder, Werner H.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Anchor, bond, etc.
52 63, 52 86, 135 4R, E04G 2114, E04B 132, E04B 1344, E04B 1347
Patent
active
039539555
ABSTRACT:
A tent-like structure, hereinafter called a vaulted membrane structure that has a series of curved arches and a panel of flexible covering material attached to and tensioned between each pair of arches. In one embodiment, the arches on each side of an intermediate portion of the pavilion are mounted to swing in opposite directions between upright and recumbent positions. The arches, except the outermost, are mounted to swing on offsets which increase in length toward an intermediate portion of the pavilion to facilitate attaching of the covering material to the arches and to tension the covering material. The covering material between each pair of arches is depressed to minimize flutter and vibration and to enhance its load-carrying capacity and is attached to the arches by inserting beads on its edges into tunnels in or attached to the arches and held therein by a locking strip.
In another embodiment, the arches are movable toward and away from each other to attach the covering material to the arches and to tension the membrane.
The structure may be made of curvilinear, circular or ellipsiodal form as well as straight.
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Berman Conrad L.
Schroeder Werner H.
Tension Structures Co.
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