Project Overview: Canteen canopy of AC Rayong factory with dome-shaped tensioned canvas structure
The article presents the technical solution and effectiveness of the project. AC Rayong factory canteen canopy, an application of tensile membrane structure to improve the usable space in industrial environments. This solution represents a shift from traditional industrial shielding structures to a modern architectural design that focuses on the user experience.
- Category: Dome-shaped canvas canopy for outdoor canteen.
- Location: AC Rayong Factory, Thailand.
- Main materials: Special PVDF stretch film, steel structure.
- Year of completion: 2020.
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The project is set in an industrial factory, where the ancillary structures are often of a monotonous design (corrugated iron roof, simple steel structure), creating a rigid working environment. The investor has set requirements that go beyond the usual shielding function:
- Aesthetic and environmental requirements: An architectural solution was needed that could break the monotony of the factory, creating a relaxing, aesthetic and comfortable space for employees during breaks.
- Functional requirements: The roof must ensure effective sun and rain protection, while maintaining ventilation and coolness for the outdoor canteen area.
- Investment efficiency requirements: The solution must be cost competitive and have an efficient construction process that fits within the budget of an industrial project.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
Based on the analysis of the requirements, Flexiiform has consulted and implemented a dome-shaped tensile fabric roofing solution, optimizing both materials and structural design.
PVDF Tension Fabric Material Selection
The material chosen was a PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) coated technical tensile membrane. This is a high performance polymer, selected based on the following scientific properties:
– Resistance to UV rays and heat radiation: The white PVDF coating is able to reflect most of the solar radiation, preventing heat transfer to the space below, helping to maintain a cool environment.
– Anti-fouling (Self-cleaning): The smooth surface of PVDF limits dirt adhesion, reducing maintenance costs and frequency.
– High tensile strength: The material has the ability to withstand large tensile forces, ensuring the stability of the structure over a long period of time.
Optimal Arch-form Design
The arch-form design solution was applied to create soft curves, giving a sense of lightness and contrasting with the angular architecture of the factory. Technically, the arch structure allows the membrane to span efficiently, helping to reduce the mass and complexity of the steel frame system below. This directly leads to the optimization of material costs and shortened construction time.
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project AC Rayong factory canteen canopy has delivered measurable results, fully meeting the investor's goals:
- Environmental & Comfort Efficiency: The outdoor canteen space becomes significantly cooler and more pleasant. The use of natural light through the canvas also helps the space become more airy.
- Economic and Construction Efficiency: The optimal dome structure design has helped save investment costs on the support frame system and shorten construction progress compared to traditional shielding solutions of the same scale.
- Aesthetic and Human Effects: The project has succeeded in creating an architectural highlight, improving the overall landscape of the factory and providing a high-quality relaxation space, demonstrating the investor's concern for the lives of employees.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform specializes in providing architectural tensile membrane structural design and construction solutions for diverse projects, from commercial, public to industrial. We have the capacity to analyze, advise and implement optimal technical solutions, meeting strict requirements on function, aesthetics and cost.
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