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Alongi, A, Angelotti, A, Rizzo, A and Zanelli, A (2021) Measuring the thermal resistance of double and triple layer pneumatic cushions for textile architectures. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 334–46.

de Smedt, E, Mollaert, M, Van Craenenbroeck, M, Caspeele, R and Pyl, L (2021) Reliability-based analysis of a cable-net structure and membrane structure designed using partial factors. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 316–25.

Kriklenko, E (2021) Complex bending-active structures from continuous flexible planar sheets or a hybrid structure introducing the use of spacer fabrics. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 242–63.

Lienhard, J and Eversmann, P (2021) New hybrids – from textile logics towards tailored material behaviour. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 169–74.

Mazzola, C, Zanelli, A, Stimpfle, B and Canobbio, R (2021) Temporactive pavilion: second design-to-construction loop of an ultra-lightweight temporary architecture. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 216–28.

Mesrop, A (2021) Algorithmic design and evaluation of emergency shelters. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 229–41.

Monticelli, C and Zanelli, A (2021) Material saving and building component efficiency as main eco-design principles for membrane architecture: case - studies of ETFE enclosures. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 264–80.

Rychtáriková, M, Šimek, R, Húsenicová, J and Chmelík, V (2021) Prediction of noise levels in large shopping streets covered by glass and ETFE. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 326–33.

Silvestri, A, Paraciani, N and Villani, T (2021) Performance evaluation of textile materials for lightweight envelopes in minor sports facilities and their impact on indoor comfort. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 347–59.

Tamke, M, Sinke Baranovskaya, Y, Monteiro, F, Lienhard, J, La Magna, R and Ramsgaard Thomsen, M (2021) Computational knit – design and fabrication systems for textile structures with customised and graded CNC knitted fabrics. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 175–95.

Thomas, J and Le Van, A (2021) Deflections of pneumatic masts and columns. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 299–315.

Uhlemann, J, Stranghöner, N, Motevalli, M and Balzani, D (2021) Architectural woven polyester fabrics: examination of possible classification of stiffness values in correlation with strength values. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 281–98.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Architectural coated woven fabrics; PES/PVC fabrics; mechanical properties; tensile stiffness parameters; biaxial test;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2020.1793720
  • Abstract:
    Down to the present day, the determination of stiffness parameters for architectural fabrics, mainly used as coated woven fabrics, is a field of intense discussion. Designers and material producers are affected by an existing uncertainty. The present contribution investigates the possibility to provide tables of tensile stiffness parameters for specific materials in which tensile stiffness values are given dependent on the material’s tensile strength. The focus is on PVC-coated polyester fabrics as the most commonly used material for textile architecture. Materials of four different producers have been tested experimentally. Furthermore, from each material producer products of different strength classes have been considered in the test series. To achieve a general statement on the possibility of material classification according to their tensile stiffness, material parameters of two different material formulations have been investigated: (1) for a simplified but widely applied linear-elastic material model based on a standardized test and evaluation method and (2) for a recently developed more advanced orthotropic hyperelastic nonlinear material model. The tensile stiffness parameters are statistically evaluated and compared. In order to achieve a required basis, standardized and project-specific biaxial test procedures are presented and analysed in combination with established evaluation procedures. A tabulation of tensile stiffness parameters would be of great help for design engineers and material producers. The results of the present work will lead to a possible classified tabulation of the investigated materials in a meaningful manner.

Zanelli, A, Kolo, E, Monticelli, C, Rosina, E, Poli, T, Speroni, A, Mainini, A G and Cadena, J D B (2021) A removable textile hybrid structural screen for the windows of Castello Sforzesco, Milan: when experimental metrics inform the bespoke ‘design-to-construction’ process in historical contexts. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 196–215.