JRC Science for Policy report “Prospect for European Guidance for the Structural design of Tensile Membrane Structures” – Re-edition

A re-edition of the JRC Science for Policy report “Prospect for European Guidance for the Structural design of Tensile Membrane Structures” has now been published.

This pre-normative document was prepared by an international team of researchers, engineers, architects, material producers and manufacturers within CEN/TC 250/WG 5, CEN/TC 248/WG 4, the TensiNet Association and COST Action TU1303. It consists of three major parts:

a) general explanations giving scientific and technical background for the design of membrane structures,

b) state-of-the-art overview on existing national and European rules and recommendations on the design of membrane structures, and

c) proposals for European harmonized design rules, which could be part of the future Eurocode for Tensile Membrane Structures.

The report aims to support the development of a Second Generation Eurocode for the Structural Design of Tensile Membrane Structures, which will not only assist and support the industry and engineering offices, but also encourage potential clients to choose these sustainable applications.