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ASCE updates standard for structures using tensile membrane

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ASCE updates standard for structures using tensile membrane

The new sstandard combines guidelines for conventional tensile membrane structures with frame-covered membrane structures.

By Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor | March 3, 2017

Photo courtesy of Azinsanaat Espadana, Wikimedia Commons

The American Society of Civil Engineers recently updated the standard for tensile membrane structures.

This new edition updates the previous Standard ASCE/SEI 55-10, and replaces Standard ASCE 17-96, Air-Supported Structures. Now, the guidelines for conventional tensile membrane structures and frame-covered membrane structures are combined in a single standard.

“A valuable reference for both engineers and practitioners, Tensile Membrane Structures will aid in the design or construction of a wide variety of tensioned fabric structures,” ASCE says.

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