Project Overview: Construction of tennis court roof at Lohia Soi 13 Tennis
Project tennis court cover at Lohia Soi 13 Club is a tensile membrane architectural solution specifically designed for sports spaces, aiming to create a world-class playground that can operate in all weather conditions. The project addresses the technical challenges of large spans, light quality and durability in a tropical environment.
- Investor: Lohia Soi 13 Tennis
- Category: Full Coverage for Standard Tennis Courts
- Structure: Large span steel arch frame system and PVDF/PTFE membrane
- Coverage area: ~700 m² (including entire yard and surrounding area)
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The client requested a full roof solution for the tennis court to improve service quality and maximize court uptime. The core technical requirements included:
- Over span without column support: The canopy structure must be able to span the span of a standard tennis court (minimum 36m) without any supporting columns in the playing area to ensure safety and not obstruct visibility.
- Optimal light quality: Natural light under the canopy must be evenly diffused, without causing glare or harsh shadows on the court surface. This is extremely important for high-speed sports such as tennis.
- Durability and weather resistance: The structure must withstand Bangkok's harsh weather conditions, including intense heat and heavy rains, ensuring the stadium can operate year-round.
- Ensure clear height: The height from the court surface to the lowest point of the canopy must be large enough to not interfere with lobs or high serves.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To solve technical problems specific to sports spaces, Flexiiform has come up with a comprehensive and effective solution.
Large Span Arch Structure Design
The chosen technical solution is a parallel steel arch structure, spanning the entire width of the stadium. These steel arches are calculated using specialized software to bear the main load (self-weight, wind load) and create the necessary clearance height for sports activities. The arch structure is optimal in terms of material use and construction capability for projects requiring large spans.
Specialized Stretch Film Material for Sports
The covering material is an architectural tensile membrane (PVDF or PTFE) with high light transmission. This technical feature allows daylight to diffuse evenly onto the field surface, completely eliminating harsh shadows and glare, creating ideal visual conditions for observation and competition. At the same time, the tensile membrane helps reduce the temperature on the field compared to metal roofs and has good acoustic properties, reducing echoes. This is an outstanding advantage of Tensile membrane architecture for sports facilities.
Safe and Efficient Construction Process
The dome and membrane components are factory-made to ensure precision and minimize on-site construction time. The erection process is carried out step by step: erecting the dome, then deploying and stretching the membrane panels. All stages comply with strict occupational safety procedures for construction at height and in large spaces.
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project tennis court cover at Lohia Soi 13 after completion has comprehensively upgraded the club's facilities, bringing practical and measurable benefits:
- About function: Tennis courts can operate 100% hours a day, regardless of rain or shine, helping to maximize operating hours and customer service.
- About playground quality: Provides ideal, glare-free lighting conditions, and temperatures under the canopy are significantly cooler than outdoor courts, enhancing the player experience.
- On economic efficiency: Being able to operate the field continuously has helped the owner increase revenue, allowing for a higher fee to be charged for a high quality covered playground.
- On property protection: The canopy helps protect the court surface from the effects of UV radiation and rainwater, prolonging the life of the court surface and reducing maintenance costs.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform specializes in providing design and construction solutions for sports facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools and other multi-purpose spaces. For detailed technical advice and optimal solutions for your project, please contact our engineering team directly.
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Company: Flexiiform
Website: https://flexiiform.vn
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