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The LSAA 2010 Symposium
Design of Tension Membrane and Shadecloth Shade Structures
Thursday October 21st 2010 in Brisbane
10.00 - 17.00
Brisbane RiverView Hotel
Corner Kingsford Smith Drive & Hunt St
Hamilton QLD 4007 Australia
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Tensioned membrane structures have become an important structural form for both large span roof structures as well as for smaller covered areas which also serve as an architectural statement. This seminar is an opportunity to learn about the basic structural design parameters, material selection, fabrication and erection techniques.
A particular focus of the seminar will be design factors, fabrication details, shade prediction and maintenance of smaller shade structures made from knitted porous shade-cloth with applications to providing shade to schools, playgrounds, car parking and storage, nurseries and domestic environments.
Topics which will be presented
- Brief history of tension membrane and shade cloth structures and modern architectural fabric materials
- Understanding the engineering design process and the nature of structural supports, edge and attachment details
- Fabrication, construction, installation and maintenance processes
- Particular issues (fire, shade prediction, legal, costing, vandalism, access etc) pertaining to shade cloth structures.
Speakers: A number of speakers drawn from LSAA and industry leaders with extensive experience in shade structures.
A Certificate of Attendance and Seminar Proceedings will be available for attendees and should count towards the relevant CPD requirements.
Preliminary Program
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10.00
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Registration, Coffee & Networking with Sponsors
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10.30
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Welcome and Introduction (scope of Symposium etc)
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10.40
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Brief History of Tension Fabric and Shade Structures in Australia
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11.00
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Solid Fabric and Shade Cloth Materials including threads – Engineering and Other Properties
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11.30
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Engineering Design Factors and Importance of the Support Structures, panel edge and corner attachment details
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12.00
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Examples in Practice highlighting Structural Issues
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12.45
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Buffet Lunch in exhibition area & possible demonstration
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13.45
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Fabrication, Installation, Maintenance and other Issues of Shade cloth Structures
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14.30
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Two Case Studies – Solid PVC and Shade cloth solutions for a client brief. Elaboration of concept development and implementation
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15.30
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Afternoon Tea break
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16.00
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Draft Design Guidelines and Commentary on Specific Factors for Shade Cloth structures in Australia – in conjunction with a panel discussion.
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16.50
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Summary and Closure
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