The Tension Web Of A Roof

The tension members in bridge trusses are made of channels or i sections acting individually or built up figs.

The tension web of a roof.

Design of tension members version ii 5 2 the tension members can have a variety of cross sections. Valley truss metal are the only manufacturer of open wood web floor joists in pei. A tension member is also called a tie member or simply a tie. We specialize in the design build of custom tensile structures fabric facades tensile roof systems and shade sails.

We have over 30 years experience in the design engineering and manufacturing of tension fabric tensile membrane structures. Since 1986 valley truss metal has been manufacturing wood building components such as. Engineered wood roof trusses and open wood web floor joists. When tied together these cables provide a tensioned roof structure over which the roofing fabric is stretched.

Contents types of tension members i wires and cables ii rods and bars iii single structural shapes and plates iv hellip. We also custom make floor joists to suit your project including top cord bearing floor joists. Types of structural steel tension members a tension member is designed as a structural member subjected to tensile force in a direction parallel to its longitudinal axis. 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.

The single angle and double angle sections fig 2 a are used in light roof trusses as in industrial buildings. The result is a very light roof admitting natural light and allowing maximum unobstructed views inside the structure.