Entrance Tensile Structures

A Entrance canopy 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.Tensile structure is the term usually used to refer to the construction of roofs using a membrane held in place on steel cables. Their main characteristics are the way in which they work under stress tensile, their ease of pre-fabrication, their ability to cover large spans, and their malleability.Tensile structures are cost-effective solutions to create facades, building envelopes, open air canopies, stadia, athletic facilities, special use facilities, interiors, sculptures, and environmental response structures.