TensiNet - Tensioned Membrane Structures
Tensinews
14 March 2016
Textile Roofs 2005
In addition to a comprehensive programme of lectures presented in English by key figures from the membrane structure industry and academia, opportunity for the study and hands-on development of practical case-studies in an informal tutorial environment will be provided.
During the afternoons the hands-on workshops will be run with opportunities for both computational and physical modelling. In parallel to this practical activity, specialised lectures will be presented on state-of-the-art topics for the more advanced participants. These will include algorithmic approaches, computational algorithm theory and textile technology as well as corporate presentations from prominent lightweight structure firms.
On Thursday evening the special guest lecture will be presented.
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During the afternoons the hands-on workshops will be run with opportunities for both computational and physical modelling. In parallel to this practical activity, specialised lectures will be presented on state-of-the-art topics for the more advanced participants. These will include algorithmic approaches, computational algorithm theory and textile technology as well as corporate presentations from prominent lightweight structure firms.
On Thursday evening the special guest lecture will be presented.
14 March 2016
Structural Membranes 2005
Textile composites and inflatable structures are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of applications in - among many other fields - civil engineering, architecture and aerospace engineering. Typical examples include membrane roofs and covers, sails, inflatable buildings and pavilions, airships, inflatable furniture, airspace structures etc.
The objectives of STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2005 are to collect and disseminate state-of-the-art research and technology for design, analysis, construction and maintenance of textile and inflatable structures.
The ability to provide numerical simulations for increasingly complex membrane and inflatable structures is advancing rapidly due to computer hardware development and the improved maturity of computational procedures for nonlinear structural systems. Significant progress has been made in the formulation of finite element methods for static and dynamic problems, complex constitutive material behaviour, coupled aero-elastic analysis etc. The conference will address both the theoretical bases for structural analysis and the numerical necessary for efficient and robust computer implementation.
A significant part of the conference will be devoted to discuss advances in new textile composites for applications in membrane and inflatable structures, as well as in innovative design, construction and maintenance procedures.
Sessions related to specific topics of the conference will be introduced by a keynote lecture in the respective field. These keynote lectures will be complemented by invited sessions organised by recognised experts in targeted research and applied areas, as well as by contributed papers.
Structural Membranes 2005 aims to act as a forum for discussing recent progress and identifying future research directions in the field of textile composites and inflatable structures.
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The objectives of STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2005 are to collect and disseminate state-of-the-art research and technology for design, analysis, construction and maintenance of textile and inflatable structures.
The ability to provide numerical simulations for increasingly complex membrane and inflatable structures is advancing rapidly due to computer hardware development and the improved maturity of computational procedures for nonlinear structural systems. Significant progress has been made in the formulation of finite element methods for static and dynamic problems, complex constitutive material behaviour, coupled aero-elastic analysis etc. The conference will address both the theoretical bases for structural analysis and the numerical necessary for efficient and robust computer implementation.
A significant part of the conference will be devoted to discuss advances in new textile composites for applications in membrane and inflatable structures, as well as in innovative design, construction and maintenance procedures.
Sessions related to specific topics of the conference will be introduced by a keynote lecture in the respective field. These keynote lectures will be complemented by invited sessions organised by recognised experts in targeted research and applied areas, as well as by contributed papers.
Structural Membranes 2005 aims to act as a forum for discussing recent progress and identifying future research directions in the field of textile composites and inflatable structures.
14 March 2016
Structural Membranes 2009
The fourth conference on “Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures” (Structural Membranes 2009) will be organised on 5-7 October 2009 in Stuttgart, Germany.
The objectives of STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2009 are to collect and disseminate state-of-the-art research and technology for design, analysis, construction and maintenance of textile and inflatable structures. The conference will address both the theoretical bases for structural analysis and the numerical algorithms necessary for efficient and robust computer implementation. A significant part of the conference will be devoted to discuss advances in new textile composites for applications in membrane and inflatable structures, as well as in innovative design, construction and maintenance procedures.
In summary, Structural Membranes 2009 aims to be a forum for discussing recent progress and identifying future research directions in the field of textile composites and inflatable structures.
The conference topics will include:
Design Methods, Numerical Methods for Structural Analysis, New Membrane Materials, Testing Procedures, Manufacturing, Construction Methods, Maintenance Techniques, Energetic Aspects, Climate Impact and Environmental Aspects
· Pressure Management · Adaptivity
· Applications: membrane roofs and covers, sails, inflatable pavilions and buildings, airships, airspace structures, inflatable antennas, high altitude platforms, furniture, bio-membranes, textiles for clothes, etc.
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The objectives of STRUCTURAL MEMBRANES 2009 are to collect and disseminate state-of-the-art research and technology for design, analysis, construction and maintenance of textile and inflatable structures. The conference will address both the theoretical bases for structural analysis and the numerical algorithms necessary for efficient and robust computer implementation. A significant part of the conference will be devoted to discuss advances in new textile composites for applications in membrane and inflatable structures, as well as in innovative design, construction and maintenance procedures.
In summary, Structural Membranes 2009 aims to be a forum for discussing recent progress and identifying future research directions in the field of textile composites and inflatable structures.
The conference topics will include:
Design Methods, Numerical Methods for Structural Analysis, New Membrane Materials, Testing Procedures, Manufacturing, Construction Methods, Maintenance Techniques, Energetic Aspects, Climate Impact and Environmental Aspects
· Pressure Management · Adaptivity
· Applications: membrane roofs and covers, sails, inflatable pavilions and buildings, airships, airspace structures, inflatable antennas, high altitude platforms, furniture, bio-membranes, textiles for clothes, etc.
14 March 2016
Annual General Meeting 2006
Annual General Meeting 2006.
Presentation of TensiNet's activities and future plans to the members.
The meeting will take place at 7pm on Monday evening. The room will be announced on the first day of the symposium
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Presentation of TensiNet's activities and future plans to the members.
The meeting will take place at 7pm on Monday evening. The room will be announced on the first day of the symposium
14 March 2016
Techtextil Frankfurt 2007
Techtextil Frankfurt is the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. The Buildtech Symposium is organised during this event.
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14 March 2016
Partner Meeting and Annual General Meeting 10.11.2008
9:30 – 12:00 PRESENTATION
1 Prof. Dr.-Ing. K.-U. Bletzinger
New developments for the analysis of membrane structures.
Stress singularities which are arising from the theoretically based cutting patterns will be analysed.
2 Labor Blum
New materials and their importance for the environmental performance by simulation and measurement will be presented.
3 Dr.-Ing. D. Ballhause
The failure of uniaxially and biaxially stressed materials analysed on the basis of the Weibull assumptions of probability for the fracture of multi-filament yarns. Extracted results of his thesis will be shown.
4 Schlaich-Bergermann and Partner
Actual projects will be presented.
12:00 – 13:30 LUNCH BREAK
13:30 – 15.00 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & WORKING GROUPS
15:00 – 17:00 PARTNER MEETING
EXTRA VISIT 1 During the TensiNet Meeting day you are kindly invited to visit Labor Blum.
2 Guided visit to New Architecture in Stuttgart Sunday the 9th November 2008 or subsequently to the meetings like e.g. the new Mercedes-Museum, the new modern arts gallery and the new exposition halls.
Interested? Send a mail before the 27th October to heidrun.boegner@gmx.de.
Extra information will be sent.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation of attendance for presentation, annual general meeting & partner meeting is obligatory. Send a mail before the 27th October to heidrun.boegner@gmx.de and a CC to ecorne@irexchange.vub.ac.be.
14 March 2016
1st Partner Meeting 2009
The first Partner Meeting 2009 will be held on Monday the 15th of June from 15:45h till 17:45h at Techtextil (16th-18th June 2009) in Frankfurt.
The meeting will take place in room 'Aspekt', Hall 3 West side level C.
14 March 2016
Annual General Meeting 2009
During the Annual General Meeting the state of the art of the Working Groups will be presented and interesting recent projects completed by TensiNet members will be reviewed.
Please confirm your presence to Evi Corne (evi.corne@vub.ac.be).
14 March 2016
Partner Meeting 2009
Partner Meeting 2
Please confirm your presence to Evi Corne (evi.corne@vub.ac.be).
14 March 2016
Tensinet Meetings Krefeld Verseidag's factory
Next TensiNet meeting in Krefeld on Tuesday 20th April.
Program
10:30 - 11:00 Welcome
11:00 - 12:30 Partner meeting
12:30 - 13:30 Light lunch
13:30 - 15:30 Working Group Meeting "Analysis & Materials" (Peter Gosling)
15:30 - 17:00 Visit Verseidag's factory
