"Construction of translucent roofs. Part 2. Innovative technologies and materials "

Abstract

"Construction of translucent roofs. Part 2. Innovative technologies and materials "

Abramyan S. G., Farniev D. K., Oganesyan O. V.

Incoming article date: 30.01.2017

This paper logically continues the first part of the work describing roof construction with the use of translucent materials. The analysis of the current tendencies in the construction of roofs for sports and entertainment facilities showed that the contemporary studies are focused on the development of sliding roofs and the most recent trends feature façade and roof coatings made of ethylene copolymer and tetrafluorethylene based (ETFE) film. This paper discusses the most prominent advantages of membrane cushion roofing in the light of the summary analysis covering the articles of foreign authors. It mentions that ETFE cushion roofs are also used to restore buildings and structures of historical significance. The paper goes on to suggest a new structure of sliding roof and describes the construction technology taking into account the experience of building ETFE cushion roofs.

Keywords: sports, entertainment facilities, sliding roof systems, construction technology, ethylene copolymer and tetrafluorethylene based film