MSAA 1984 Convention
of the Membrane Structures
Association of Australasia
Coated Fabrics for
Membrane Structures
30-31 May, 1984, Melbourne.
Editor: Bernie T Davis
For individual papers, see below,

For the first time the event is organised jointly with ACASPA, the Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association, who will hold their Convention from the 26th to 30th May at the same location.

MSAA 1984 Theme of Conference

For several years PVC coated synthetic materials have provided the bulk of coated fabric material used in the construction of membrane structures.
Nevertheless, basic properties of materials and methods influencing them are often little understood by designers and converters alike.
A panel of speakers, each one coming from a practical background, will highlight important aspects of material selection such as mechanical properties and testing methods, coatings and coating methods and weathering aspects.
A key paper from a leading overseas coater will highlight recent material developments and markets overseas.
The proceedings will be supplemented by overviews of the membrane structures industry and recent projects and by the Annual General Meetings of the Association.

MSAA 1984 Technical Papers

WEDNESDAY, 30TH MAY, 1984 "Membrane Structures and Fabrication Aspects" (Joint Meeting with ACASPA)

  • Bernie Davis, McWilliam & Partners
    "Membrane Structures and the Australian Market"

  • I. Cook
    "Hot-air Welding"

  • K. Ball
    "Application of Threads and their Uses"

  • I. Duncan, Gwilite Plasweld "High Frequency Welding"

  • Membrane Structures Film

  • Trade Display open for Viewing

THURSDAY, 31ST MAY, 1984 "Coated Fabrics for Membrane Structures"

  • Dr. B. Meffert, Verseidag Coated Fabrics, West Germany
    "Coated Fabrics, Recent Developments and Markets Overseas"

  • Dr. J. Curiskis and Dr. Stan Hickie, School of Textile Technology, University of New South Wales
    "Physical Properties and Testing of Structural Coated Fabrics"

  • D. Dexter, Brella Pty. Ltd.
    "Coated Textile Materials for Building Applications"

  • G. Wood, Nylex Corporation "Weathering of PVC Coated Fabrics"

  • Recent Membrane Structures
  • Alan Saxon, Ove Arup & Partners
    "The Yulara Tourist Resort Shaderoof Project"

  • G. Clark, G. Clark & Associates
    V. Sedlak, Surface & Spatial Structures
    "The NSW Mobile Stage"

  • Dr Peter Kneen, University of NSW
    "Computer Generation of Shapes and Cutting Patterns"

  • "Recent Structures" by other speakers
Last Updated: May 24 2006.