Current Situation and Solution: Applying Tension Fabric Structure to Stadium Canopy – Enhancing Architecture and Efficiency
Tensioned canvas stadium roofs are the optimal architectural form for modern gymnasiums and stadiums, featuring rich colors, effective sun and rain resistance, and a quick and simple construction process. Tensioned canvas structures have been widely used in many World Cup stadiums, NBA basketball halls, tennis halls and many other sports structures around the world. With the ability to cover a large area, tensioned canvas roofs are the ideal design for stadiums or outdoor competition areas. Tensioned canvas materials such as PVDF, ETFE, PTFE with many outstanding advantages are flexibly applied to tensioned architecture, allowing architects to freely create all designs that other materials are difficult to meet.
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Technical Requirements Analysis & Solution Context
Designing large-scale stadium roofs, especially for international tournaments such as the World Cup, Euro, Olympics, requires high complexity in design details, materials, structures and construction techniques. Requirements for safety, resistance to extreme weather (wind, storm, rain, snow) and distinctive creativity are always put first. Traditional roofing solutions are often heavy, limited in shaping and light control, making it difficult to optimize space and user experience. The need is for a lightweight, sustainable solution that can save maintenance costs and use electricity sustainably through effective daylight filtering.
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Technical Solutions
Stadium roofs with tensioned fabric structures are a comprehensive solution, meeting strict requirements on scale, function and aesthetics.
Design and construction process
The design of a stadium canopy using tensile fabric is different from other types of construction due to its large scale and complex requirements for design details, materials, structures and construction techniques. In particular, creative and distinctive elements of safety, along with the ability to withstand the effects of weather, are always at the forefront of this process. The combination of the architect's creativity and the meticulous calculation of the structural engineer is the key to creating works that go beyond the framework.
Areas where stadium canvas can be applied
Tensioned canvas stadium roofs have been studied and widely applied in developing countries. However, in Vietnam, this type is gradually gaining attention and being applied in some areas of the stadium, overcoming the limitations of imported material costs, lack of experienced units and strict technical requirements. Application areas include:
- Canvas canopy for stands: Ensures effective protection for viewers/audiences, ventilation and blocks harmful UV rays.
- Canvas canopy over walkways: Creates shaded and safe walkways for people moving around the stadium grounds.
- Car park canvas canopy: Provides effective and aesthetic cover for parking areas.
- Ticket counter canvas canopy: Ensures the ticketing area is protected from the weather, providing convenience for staff and customers.
Advantages of stadium canvas
- Light weight: Tensioned canvas stadium roofs have a mass many times smaller than the weight of traditional building materials, helping to overcome the difficulty of implementing structures on large-area projects that require large, unobstructed visual space.
- Natural light: The translucent fabric ensures excellent, even lighting, making players more comfortable and avoiding daytime electricity costs. LED spotlights can be installed as an option if the stadium is to be used at night.
- Great aesthetics: The stadium is generally an iconic urban structure. At night, the lights illuminate the night sky through the membrane of the roof, creating a very dreamy and impressive visual function.
- Durable: As a result of sophisticated engineering, the tensile systems comply with strict construction standards. Depending on the type of tarpaulin and project requirements, these structures perform well in harsh environments and variable weather conditions.
Some notes when using stadium canvas roofing
Although there are many advantages, stadium canvas roofs still have some points to note when put into use:
- Fire compartment division: Tensile structure gymnasiums have large span construction space, so it is necessary to consider the division of fire compartments. It is necessary to pay attention to choosing canvas materials with good fire resistance and high safety.
- Fireproof material: The tarpaulin material needs to be firmly attached to the underside of the steel cable so that the steel frame is not subjected to any high temperature function.
- Drainage and snow discharge: The surface shape of the membrane must ensure smooth and convenient drainage and snow discharge, avoiding snow accumulation. The membrane and joints must be tight and waterproof, and the membrane edges must also be specially designed to prevent rainwater from entering the room.
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Results and Performance Evaluation
The application of tensile fabric stadium roofs has brought about outstanding efficiency, transforming sports facilities into architectural icons and optimal functional spaces. Unique design capabilities, light weight, along with advantages in natural light and durability have helped stadiums around the world achieve high aesthetics, minimizing maintenance and energy operating costs. Typical examples such as the Vélodrome Stadium, Maracanã, Brasília National, Amazônia, Allianz Riviera, Addis Ababa National and Mersin all demonstrate the success of this solution in creating iconic structures, adapting to local climates and meeting international standards for large-scale sporting events.
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Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform is proud to be one of the leading units in Vietnam providing design and construction solutions for tensioned canvas, including innovative tensioned canvas product models for stadiums - large-scale stadium canopy models. The predecessor originated from the company FasTech, Flexiiform team gathers experts with over 10 years of experience in the industry along with a team of consultants providing the right solutions according to the requirements for a variety of models and projects at home and abroad. We are committed to bringing high quality projects, breakthroughs in design and optimal efficiency, in accordance with the most stringent international standards.
For expert advice on tensile fabric solutions for your stadium project, please contact us.
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