Cable and Membrane Structures
Calculation and Design

Tension members as a construction element

In the course, the basic principles of the calculation of flexible structures will be taught on the one hand, and on the other hand, design aspects for the execution will be considered. The theoretical part of the lecture is comprehensively supplemented by examples and experiences from practice. Construction details, planning processes and special features during execution are examined in more detail.

Course Contents

  • Actions
  • Structural analysis of ropes
  • Pre-tensioning
  • Wire cables
  • Cable ties and nets
  • Form finding
  • Facades
  • Bridge structures
  • Roof structures
  • Membrane structures
  • Construction details

General Information

CP Language Degree programme Prerequisite Study examination Exam Semester
6 English M.Sc. Structural Design I-II
Steel constructions I 		none written and oral winter

Lecturer

  Name Contact
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Schneider
+49 6151 16-23013
L5|06 620
Picture: Ulrich Knaack
Dr.-Ing. Steffen Müller-Braun

Exercise Support

  Name Contact
Max Fritzsche M.Sc.
+49 6151 16-20233
L5|06 109
Johannes Schneider M.Sc.