General Provisions for Membrane Structure Connection Structure

General Provisions for Membrane Structure Connection Structure:

1. The connection structure of the membrane structure should ensure a safe, reasonable, and beautiful connection.

2. The connecting parts of the membrane structure shall have sufficient strength, rigidity, and durability, shall not be damaged before the connected membrane, cable, or steel member, and shall not produce deformation that affects the structural stress performance. The membrane material at the connection should not be damaged before other parts of the membrane material.

3. The connecting parts of the membrane structure should transmit force reliably and reduce stress concentration at the connection.

4. The node structure of the membrane structure shall conform to the calculation assumption. If necessary, the effect of the eccentricity of node structure on tension cable and membrane material should be considered.

5. The design of the connection structure should consider the way of applying pre-tension, the permissible deviation of structural installation, and the possibility of secondary tensioning.

6. In the membrane connection should maintain a high degree of water tightness, and should take the necessary structural measures to prevent membrane wear and tear.

7. Reliable anti-corrosion measures should be taken for metal connections.

8. There shall be no burrs, sharp corners, or points at the connection between the supporting members and the membrane material.