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A quality fabric structure will consist of a stretched membrane that is securely fastened over a steel frame, and structurally engineered to shed wind forces, accumulated snow, and handle live movement inside. When you invest in a fabric structure for business, recreation, or entertainment, various elements are built into the structure to enable year round usage through windy, rainy seasons, and cold, harsh weather. One analogy to the way engineered fabrics act as thermal conductors is to consider the difference when walking on a tiled bathroom floor in the winter, versus walking on carpet. Steel, stone, and concrete will transfer heat more rapidly than the HDPE and PVC fabrics used in quality fabric covers. The covering on fabric buildings allow more warm air to stay inside and reduces the ability of cold air to transfer into the interior. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic fabric and can mitigate or dampen shock waves better. The inherent thermal properties of HDPE fabrics allow fabric buildings to stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer and regulate interior temperatures by moderating the transfer of heat energy between interior and exterior environments. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2B2TP86 and see why #ourstrengthisinourstructure

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Fabric buildings have long been used for in the public sector for salt and sand storage, along with waste and recycling operations. The wide, clear-span of interior space allows for easy entrance and exit by maintenance vehicles and offers unobstructed square footage for storing material piles or bins. Public works planners are always searching for ways to increase storage capacity and operating efficiency – fabric structures offer both for day-to-day municipal operations.

The use of fabric structures is increasing as newer materials are explored and creative applications are put to the test, according to the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI).

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Both HDPE and PVC fabrics are used to construct superior fabric structures that are highly resistant to harsh weather elements that may cause ripping and tearing. The engineered materials are lightweight, yet strong, and resist impact, mold, mildew, and rotting. However, unavoidable accidents may cause damage to fabric-covered buildings, and with age, these materials may breakdown and weaken on older fabric structures.

Fabric buildings are built to last during harsh weather and withstand normal deterioration from the sun’s UV rays, but every fabric structure has a life cycle and a point occurs when a decision must be made whether to repair or replace the covering on a tensioned fabric building.

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What’s the art and science behind fabric structures to make sure they last for years and years? You’ve seen them at airports, industrial sites, or warehousing facilities. They make for great office buildings and stunning shopping mall terraces too. But what’s the secret that guarantees the strongest, most reliable fabric building?

1. Validate the Strength of the Fabric Structure

The best fabric structure professionals employ 3D nonlinear finite element site-analysis (FEA) to predict the performance of a building subject to specific snow loading and weight on the fabric cover, amongst other environmental factors. The application of 3D FEA simulates a structure’s behavior on exposure to strong winds, fatigue, thermal dynamics, rainfall, seismic activity, or snow. The analysis must be site-specific to address environmental factors as well as end-user requirements. The best engineers utilize accurate, predictive structural analytics, which gives them the confidence to build safe and reliable fabric structures. See what else the best fabric structure professionals do by reading more here: http://bit.ly/2x6Snix and see why #ourstrengthisinourstructure #engineering

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To build a fabric building storage facility that’s right for your needs, it’s important to take stock of environmental and site conditions as well as the required performance of the building. Here are some fundamental considerations that impact the design of fabric buildings used for storage:

BUILDING CONTENTS. Are you storing corrosive material? If so, make sure that the fabric building features corrosion-resistant materials, both for their framing and their cladding.

HANDLING CONDITIONS. Does the stored material need to be in a climate-controlled space? Passive ventilation systems such as louvered openings are economical solutions, while mechanical HVAC systems offer more climate-control.

ACCESSIBILITY. Consider the delivery requirements of your facility. Do trucks or front-end loaders need access to the building, or is the off-loading process handled externally? It’s easier - and safer - to engineer doors and openings into straight sidewalls.

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