Terminology for Tension Structures and Tensile Facades

Method of field joining large fabric panels utilizing clamping hardware.

A tube of fabric which loosely contains a structural element such as a cable, rod, etc.

Type of cable fitting in which the strands of the cable are opened inside the fitting and molten lead is poured into the fitting to secure the cable.

A steel cable that is used to stabilize the mast in response to the forces created by wind loads. The stay cables are used to resist movement of the structure relative to the earth. One end of the cable will typically connect to the end of the steel frame near the fabric connection. The other end will terminate to a sturdy section of the mast or a footing in the ground.

Type of cable fitting in which a sleeve fits over the outside of the cable and the sleeve is compressed around the cable to form a tight fit.

A surface with positive (Gaussian) curvature in both principal directions. A bubble shaped surface.