Application And Development Trend Of Inflatable Membrane Structure Buildings
Summary
Inflatable membrane structure building, as a light, strong and excellent sound insulation building form, has been widely used in the field of construction in recent years. Based on relevant domestic and foreign literature, this paper systematically analyzes the development history, principles and application of inflatable membrane structure buildings, and discusses its future development trend.
Key words: inflatable membrane structure building; light weight; sound insulation performance; application prospect.
I. Introduction
The inflatable membrane structure building is a light-weight building form composed of elastic and tough polyurethane, PVC or TPU composite materials under certain air pressure and tension. Due to its material properties such as light weight, high strength, high pressure, good light transmission, and excellent sound insulation performance, it has been more and more widely used in the construction field in recent years.
This article aims to discuss the history, principles, characteristics, application and prospects of inflatable membrane structure buildings, and provide reference for practitioners in the field of construction.
2. History of inflatable membrane structure buildings
The history of inflatable membrane structure buildings can be traced back to the 1920s, when it was mainly used in balloons, air houses and other occasions. With the continuous development of building material technology and production technology, inflatable membrane structure buildings have gradually gained attention, and are used in gymnasiums, exhibition halls, open-air bridges, canopies, garages, parking lots, etc., and even began to be used to manufacture indoor furniture, Toys and other daily necessities. And it is being further developed and gradually turned into a high-performance, environmentally friendly, low-cost, and fast-build architectural form.
3. Principles and characteristics of inflatable membrane structure buildings
The inflatable membrane structure building is a kind of architectural form with inflatable as the main support form. Its structural principle is very simple, that is, by introducing high-pressure air inside the inflatable membrane, the internal air pressure is increased, and the membrane surface tension is enhanced to achieve strength. and stability improvements. At the same time, the polyurethane, PVC or TPU composite material of the membrane has the characteristics of lightness, flexibility, transparency, and sound insulation. It can be optimized and improved according to the needs of actual use occasions to meet different architectural requirements.
Inflatable membrane structure buildings are widely used in the construction field because of their light weight, high strength, easy construction, and easy disassembly. They have the following main features:
1. Lightweight: The inflatable membrane structure building has the characteristics of light weight, and its weight is far lower than that of traditional buildings. It can not only save material costs, but also reduce the load of the building and save energy.
2. Energy saving and environmental protection: Inflatable membrane structure buildings use a lot of natural light, which can achieve energy saving and environmental protection, effectively reduce building energy consumption, and meet the needs of modern society for environmental protection and sustainable development.
3. Easy to disassemble: The inflatable membrane structure building has flexibility and detachability, which is convenient for migration and adapting to different use environments.
4. Plasticity: The inflatable membrane structure building has a high degree of plasticity, which can realize multi-functional design and meet different use requirements.
4. Application situation and prospect of inflatable membrane structure building
As a widely used architectural form, inflatable membrane structure building has been applied to many fields, mainly including stadiums, exhibition halls, open-air bridges, canopies, garages, parking lots, food and hotel industries and other occasions. In addition, inflatable membrane structure buildings are also widely used in military, medical and other aspects, making important contributions to the construction and development of modern cities.
With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the continuous updating of building materials, the application range of inflatable membrane structure buildings will become more and more extensive, and will become a development trend in the construction field. Through further technical improvement and innovation, the inflatable membrane structure building will become more stable, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly, and will play a greater role in the construction field.
V. Conclusion
As a lightweight, high-strength, light-transmitting, and sound-insulating architectural form, the inflatable membrane structure building has been widely used in the construction field and has broad application prospects. In addition, the inflatable membrane structure building also has the characteristics of easy disassembly and strong plasticity, which can meet people’s needs for modern, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving buildings. In the future development, the inflatable membrane structure building will face a broader market, play a greater role, and provide more possibilities for people’s life and creative space.
