Why do large-scale projects like to choose Wuhan membrane structure?

Nowadays, membrane structure, as a new architectural form with a long history, integrates architecture, structural mechanics, fine chemicals, materials science and computer science. It is a multi-disciplinary collaborative architectural form with high technical content. What are the advantages of membrane structure? Today, Bian Xiao will explain the seven advantages of membrane structure:

Advantages 1: plastic arts

The shape of the membrane structure is variable. Because of its own characteristics (light weight of materials and flexible support methods), designers can give full play to their imagination in design. If you pay attention, you can see that most membrane structure buildings are very lively and beautiful, which breaks the dullness of traditional architectural forms, has a sense of tension and sculpture, and is one of the most modern architectural forms. Compared with the multi-line modeling of traditional architecture, the most attractive thing about membrane structure architecture is its beautiful curved modeling, which complements the surrounding buildings and makes people feel refreshed. Especially for large-scale landmark buildings, the unique shape of membrane structure can create a fantastic night landscape effect, which can increase its recognition and commercial effect.

Advantage 2: environmental protection and energy saving

The membrane materials used in membrane structure are non-toxic and harmless from production to processing, with long service life and no impact on the environment. And it is light automation, so the material consumption of its foundation construction and support system will be greatly reduced. Moreover, the film material has good light transmittance, and indoor lighting is completely met by natural light during the day, which greatly reduces the running time of lighting facilities and reduces electricity consumption. Moreover, this brightness depends on the diffuse reflection of light, which makes people feel very soft.

Advantages 3: Good mechanical properties.

Membrane structure generally depends on the natural tension formed by membrane materials, steel cables and struts, and is a very natural structure. The membrane material is light in weight and high in strength (the strength of building membrane material is 250-300 times that of ordinary glass, 20-30 times that of acrylic board and 2 times that of tempered glass), and there is almost no risk of fracture. Combined with high-strength cables, struts can ensure the stability of the whole structure, especially in long-span buildings, which can reduce the number of beams and columns.

Advantage 4: fire prevention and earthquake resistance

The membrane materials used in the membrane structure are all synthetic materials, most of which have excellent flame retardancy, will not melt at high temperature, and will not produce toxic gases, which ensures that they can meet the fire protection requirements well. The membrane structure has the advantages of light weight, flexible structural support, high elasticity, strong lateral load offset and excellent seismic performance.

Advantage 5: Self-cleaning ability

At present, many membrane materials generally have antifouling coatings on their surfaces, which can be kept self-cleaning by natural wind and rain during use, which not only greatly reduces the cleaning and maintenance frequency of building membrane materials, but also ensures the beauty and light transmittance of membrane materials.

Advantages 6: short construction period and good economy.

Membrane materials and steel used in membrane structure buildings are all processed in the factory and then transported to the site for installation, which greatly reduces the site construction time, facilitates large-scale production, greatly shortens the whole construction period and saves a lot of wages and expenses. Moreover, because the membrane material is light in weight and supported by steel cables, steel structures and other frames, the roof weight of membrane structure buildings is greatly reduced, thus reducing the cost of walls and foundations. Moreover, the unique membrane structure modeling and the gorgeous night scene effect with lights have also greatly increased.

Advantage 7: Wide scope of application.

Membrane structure buildings are widely used because of their flexible construction methods, ranging from park umbrellas to tens of thousands of square meters of stadium roofs. They can be used as temporary buildings or permanent buildings, which are suitable for all kinds of climates and scenes. In life, we often see buildings with membrane structures, such as stadiums, commercial roofs, corridor awnings, park square landscapes, toll stations and so on. There are also some things that we are not easy to touch, such as: anti-hanging membrane in sewage pool and closed membrane structure in coal yard. Nowadays, membrane structure has become a popular choice in the field of architecture.