Tensile structures are increasingly used as a means of protection against the weather in publicly used spaces. This is because such structures can span large distances and can be aesthetically pleasing.
Tensile membrane stuctures are most often used as roofs as they can economically and attractively span large distances.
Tensile structures have long been used in tents, where the guy ropes provide pre- tension to the fabric and allow it to withstand loads.
Steady technological progress has increased the populaarity of fabric-roofed structures. The low weight of the materials makes construction easier and cheaper than standard design, especially when vast open spaces have to be covered.
Advantages of Tensile Membrane Structuress