Stadium/ Playground tensile Shade Structures

Stadium playground tensile structures provide sheltered and inviting spaces for sports and recreation.Tensile structures are a type of construction that use fabric membranes and steel cables to create roofs for sports arenas and other structures. They are lightweight, flexible, and can be designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. Some of the benefits of tensile structures include: 

• Flexibility
  Tensile structures can be designed to be flexible and provide large column-free interior spaces. 
• Natural daylight 
  Tensile structures allow natural daylight to enter the space. 
• Low maintenance
  Tensile structures are low maintenance. 
• Cost effectiveness
  Tensile structures can be cost-effective. 
• Durability
  Tensile structures can be durable. 
• Clear views
  Tensile structures can provide clear views for spectators. 

Tensile structures are often used in a variety of applications, including:
Sports centres, Arenas, Industrial and agro-industrial constructions, Circus tents, Olympic stadiums, Clubs, Zoos, and Pavilions. 

Types

1. Tensioned membrane structures
2. Cable-net structures
3. Pneumatic structures
4. Air-supported structures
5. Retractable roofs and canopies

Benefits

1. Weather protection (sun, rain, wind)
2. Enhanced player and spectator comfort
3. Increased playtime and event flexibility
4. Improved visibility and acoustic performance
5. Aesthetic appeal and architectural interest

Fabric Materials

1. ETFE (ethylenetetrafluoroethylene)
2. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
3. PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
4. Polyester- PES

Frame Materials

1. Steel (galvanized or stainless)
2. Aluminum
3. Fiberglass
4. Wood (treated or untreated)

Design Considerations

1. Site analysis and context
2. Climate and weather patterns
3. Material selection
4. Structural stability
5. Integration with existing structures
6. Acoustic and lighting design

Key Components

1. Fabric membrane
2. Frame structure
3. Cables and tensioning system
4. Anchoring system
5. Foundation system (shallow or deep)

Software for Design and Analysis

1. Autodesk Revit
2. Rhino and Grasshopper
3. SketchUp
4. STAAD
5. ANSYS
6. LS-DYNA
7. Technet Easy Software- membrane analysis
8. DlubalRstab Software – steel analysis

Industry Standards

1. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
2. ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
3. ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
4. IFAI (Industrial Fabric Association International)
5. AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)
6. Euro Code-03
7. IS Codes (Indian Standard Code) – BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards

Case Studies

1. Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium – New Delhi (INDIA)
2. Chidambaram Stadium -Chennai (INDIA)
3. Dr DY Patil Stadium – Navi Mumbai – (INDIA)
4. CIDCO Football Stadium – Navi Mumbai (INDIA)
5. National Stadium Bukit Jalil – (Malaysia)
6. Dayananda Sagar Play Ground Shades – Bangalore (INDIA)
7. Frankfurt Football Stadium – (Germany)
8. Lyon Football Stadium – (France)
9. AT&T Stadium (Texas, USA)
10. Wembley Stadium (London, UK)
11. Beijing National Stadium (China)
12. Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia)
13. Emirates Stadium (London, UK)

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