2011 Technical Workshop
Design of Tensioned Shadecloth Structures
Venue: Novotel Sydney Olympic Park October 12 2011
Workshop Supported by
Workshop Sponsors
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A PDF file from the PowerPoint Presentations are available from the LINKS in the program.
| 9.30 | Registration, Coffee and Networking | |
| 10.00 | Welcome and Introduction | Dr Kourosh Kayvani |
| 10.10 | Brief History of Tension Fabric and Shade Structures in Australia Link |
Peter Kneen |
| 10.30 | Solid Fabric, Shade Cloth Materials, Threads Engineering and other properties Link |
Bob Cahill |
| 11.00 | Where's the Shade? Site and Orientation issues Link |
John Greenwood |
| 11.30 | The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Examples of structural issues to be encouraged or avoided Link |
Joseph Dean |
| 12.15 | Lunch | |
| 13.00 | Engineering Design Factors Support structures, panel edge and corner attachment details Link |
Joseph Dean |
| 13.50 | Software for shade structure design. Brief overview of two systems Alan demonstrated the MPanel Software. |
Alan Stewart Trevor Scott |
| 14.40 | Fabrication Link |
Alan Stewart |
| 15.15 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 15.45 | Overview and application of Draft LSAA Design Guidelines to the design of a shade structure. Link to PPT The following are DRAFT Documents issued for COMMENT |
Peter Kneen |
| 16.45 | Summary and Closure | Dr Kourosh Kayvani |
Cancer Council - "SunSmart" Resources
Visit their website for updated documents and further information: www.sunsmart.com.au
