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Splash Trivia
Fabric Shelters
– Redefining the Parameters.
The first tension membrane structure was actually an
umbrella. A simple lightweight folding steel frame covered
with a light rain resistant fabric.
The
basic stretch membrane concept is that of a lightweight steel or
wooden frame which when extended causing the fabric to
become stretched, enhancing the strength of the article.
As the fabric of civilization
changed from one of producing woven or skin fabrics using
manual labour, to one where technology took
over to substantially increase production capacity, there was
also a shift in the mindset of fabric structures.
The umbrella developed into beach umbrellas,
market marquees, changing rooms, and eventually a decorative
enhancement to every outdoor restaurant and household patio.
These same principles are now
utilized on fabric structures that house the worlds largest
stadiums and pavilions.
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