Local membrane structure

Urumqi membrane structure is a structural system that combines architecture and structure. It uses high-strength flexible membrane materials and auxiliary structures to generate a certain amount of pre-tensioned stress inside in a certain way, and forms a certain spatial shape under stress control. As a covering structure or the main body of a building, it is a narrow structure type that has sufficient stiffness to resist external loads.

Xinjiang's local membrane structure is a new type of building structure developed in the mid-20th century. It breaks the pattern of pure straight-line architectural style. With its unique graceful curved surface shape, simple, bright, rigid and soft, strength and beauty combination, it gives people a refreshing feeling, and at the same time provides architectural designers with greater space for imagination and creation. The Urumqi membrane structure has a strong sense of the times and is representative. It is a multidisciplinary cross-application project integrating architecture, structural mechanics, fine chemicals, materials science, computer technology, etc. It has high technical content and artistic appeal. Its curved surface can be changed arbitrarily according to the architect's design needs. Combined with the overall environment, an iconic image project is built, which is highly practical and has a wide range of applications. It can be applied to large public facilities, such as roof systems of sports venues, airport halls, exhibition centers, shopping malls, parking lots, platform facilities, etc. It can also be used in leisure facilities, industrial facilities, entrance corridors, iconic or landscape buildings, sketches, etc.

Advantages

(1) Large span. Xinjiang membrane structures are light in weight and have good seismic resistance. They do not require internal supports and overcome the difficulties encountered by traditional structures in long-span (unsupported) buildings. They can create huge unobstructed visible spaces and effectively increase the space usage area.

(2) Artistry. Xinjiang's local membrane structures break through the traditional building structure types. Relying on modeling and color science, they can combine natural conditions and give full play to the imagination of architects to create curves and various shapes that are difficult to achieve in traditional buildings based on creativity. They are rich in color, full of the flavor of the times, and reflect the beauty of the stress of structural components. It is easy to form a night scene with lights, giving people a modern and beautiful enjoyment.

(3)Economy. The membrane material has a certain light transmittance, which can reduce the intensity and time of lighting during the day and save energy; the transmission of colored lights at night can form a gorgeous landscape. Moreover, the membrane structure can be disassembled and easily relocated, which is more economical especially when building long-span buildings for short-term applications.

(4)Safety. Membrane materials have excellent flame retardancy and high temperature resistance, which can well meet fire protection requirements; Xinjiang membrane structures are flexible structures that can withstand large displacements and are not prone to overall collapse; membrane structures are light in weight and have relatively good seismic resistance.

(5) Self-cleaning property. Membrane materials with protective coatings are used in membrane buildings, which are not sticky. Dust falling on the surface of the membrane material can be naturally washed by rainwater to achieve a good self-cleaning effect, while ensuring the service life of the building.

(6) The construction period is short. The cutting of the diaphragm and the production of steel cables and steel structures are all completed in the factory, which reduces on-site construction time and can be carried out at the same time as the lower reinforced concrete structure or components to avoid construction overlap. At the construction site, it is only the connection, installation, positioning and tensioning of the steel cables, steel structures and diaphragms. Therefore, on-site construction and installation are quick and fast, and the construction period is shorter than traditional construction projects.

(7) Wide application. From the perspective of climatic conditions, Urumqi membrane structure buildings are applicable to a wide area; from the perspective of scale, they can be as small as a single tent or a garden sketch, or as large as a building covering tens or hundreds of thousands of square meters. Some people have even imagined covering a small city and realizing artificial nature.