Application of tensile membrane structure in sports facilities – sports stands

Membrane structure products have been widely promoted and applied as new materials and new buildings. The membrane materials based on the special finishing treatment on the surface have the characteristics of long life and good self-cleaning, which makes them different from common ordinary buildings. In recent years, with the deepening of the concept of architectural space and the continuous improvement of scientific means, “returning to nature” and “bathing in the warmth of nature” has become the mainstream of the development of the modern architectural environment. The membrane structure is also more and more used in such as: patio, four seasons hall, zoo and botanical garden, sports, cultural places and so on.

Due to the light permeability of the membrane material, sunlight can pass through the membrane material to form slow light during the day, so that the indoors can achieve almost the same natural effect as the outdoors, so the membrane structure can create a space form comparable to the natural environment. At the same time, this new type of material is not only artistic and economical, but also has strong corrosion resistance, perfect fire resistance, excellent sound insulation and noise reduction effects, and a longer service life. ‍

Therefore, compared with traditional sports stands, its large-span space, unique appearance and easy and firm structure make its advantages more obvious.

Case 1: Stand of Hua Luogeng Middle School in Jintan, Changzhou

Membrane structures are mainly used in sports facilities on the roofs of sports stands or rostrums in school playgrounds. In addition, the membrane structure roofs of stands in large stadiums are also common. Generally, the shape of the stand is composed of shell-shaped peak film and end tension film, which is novel and lively. Steel frames, cables, and membranes are ingeniously combined, and are stabilized by membranes, membrane side cables, ridge cables, valley cables, stay cables, tie rods and certain lattice beams. The membrane roof is smooth, the structure is beautiful, light and handy, and the overall shape complements each other, which is unique.

Case 2: Auditorium of Changzhou Jintan Liangchang Experimental Primary School

The stadium stand adopts the design of a membrane structure. The stretching style of the membrane structure increases the space span virtually, covering the whole stand easily. While simplifying the building structure, the building weight is also much lighter, making the construction easier. It is simple and convenient, and also reduces the risk factor of construction workers and shortens the construction period of the project.

The use of membrane structure design for stadium stands is an inevitable way of historical development. With the continuous advancement of the times and the improvement of urban sports construction, more and more membrane structure stadium stands will appear in people’s field of vision. At that time, people must have indescribable joy and comfort sitting on the stands designed with membrane structures to watch sports events.