membrane structure building is the most representative brand-new architectural form in the 21st century, and has become one of the main forms of long-span space building. It integrates architecture, structural mechanics, fine chemical industry, material science and computer technology, and builds a symbolic spatial structure form. It not only embodies the strength beauty of the structure, but also fully shows the architect's vision and enjoys the romantic space of nature. In the architectural design of the 28 Olympic Games, the application of membrane structure was perfectly reflected.
"Water Cube" is the largest membrane structure project in the world, and the most advanced environmental protection and energy-saving ETFE (tetrafluoroethylene) membrane material is used in the periphery of the building. Tan Xiaochun, general manager of the National Gymnasium Project Contract, revealed that the life of this material is more than 2 years, but it will actually be longer than this, and people can walk on it, which feels particularly good. At present, only three companies in the world can complete this membrane structure.
The whole building of "Water Cube" consists of more than 3, air pillows with different sizes and shapes, covering an area of 1, square meters, making it the highest in the world. In addition to the ground, the exterior adopts a membrane structure. The successfully installed air cushion will be inflated into "bubbles" through the inflation pipeline installed on the steel frame in advance, and the whole inflation process will be intelligently monitored by the computer, and the "bubbles" will be kept in the best state according to the air pressure, lighting and other conditions at that time.
this kind of film material like "bubble pack" has self-cleaning function, so that the surface of the film is basically free from dust. Even with dust, natural precipitation is enough to make it clean as new. In addition, the membrane material has good compression resistance, so people can "play trampoline" on it, and "putting a car on it normally will not crush it". In case of adventitia rupture, according to the emergency plan, the damaged adventitia can be repaired or replaced within 8 hours. The glittering and translucent coat of "Water Cube" is also dotted with numerous white bright spots, which are called plating spots, which can change the direction of light and have the effect of heat insulation and astigmatism.
In addition, the "Water Cube" covers an area of 7.8 hectares, but it doesn't use a steel bar or a piece of concrete. Its wall and ceiling are connected by thin steel pipes, with 12, nodes. Only 2.4 mm thick membrane structure air pillow covers the whole building like skin. The largest air pillow is about 9 square meters, and the smallest one is less than 1 square meter. Compared with glass, it can penetrate more sunlight and air, thus keeping the swimming pool at a constant temperature and saving 3% electricity.
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membrane structure building is the most representative brand-new architectural form in the 21st century, and has become one of the main forms of long-span space buildings. It integrates architecture, structural mechanics, fine chemical industry, material science and computer technology, and builds a symbolic spatial structure form. It not only embodies the strength beauty of the structure, but also fully shows the architect's vision and enjoys the romantic space of nature. In the architectural design of the 28 Olympic Games, the application of membrane structure was perfectly reflected.
"Water Cube" is the largest membrane structure project in the world. Except for the ground, the exterior is made of membrane structure-ETFE material, and the blue surface is unexpectedly soft but full. Tan Xiaochun, general manager of the National Gymnasium Project Contract, revealed that the life of this material is more than 2 years, but it will actually be longer than this, and people can walk on it, which feels particularly good. At present, only three companies in the world can complete this membrane structure.
"Considering the energy-saving standard of the venue, the membrane structure has strong heat insulation function; In addition, it is very convenient to repair this structure. For example, after a gun or a sharp object is poked in, the monitoring computer will automatically appear. If a hole is broken, just stick it with an adhesive. The membrane structure is also very light and has good self-cleaning, and dust is not easy to stick to it, and dust can also be discharged with rain. " Tan Xiaochun said that the membrane structure itself has the functions of drainage and sewage discharge, dehumidification and anti-fog, especially the anti-condensation function, which is especially important for swimming.
As a building depicting water, the water cube's complicated and free structural form stems from the ingenious and simple variation of the planning system. The simple and pure figure modestly talks with the grand home, and the contrast of different temperaments makes their spirituality interesting. Coconut trees, beaches and artificial waves … sublimate the Olympic arena into an eternal water park in the eyes of the world.
the wandering life of the water cube designer
my name is John Pauline, and I'm from Australia. If you mention the "Water Cube", don't say that I designed it alone. We are a team. Three designers from China Construction International Design Company came to Australia and cooperated with five people from our PTW architectural design team to design the "Water Cube". You know, sometimes, if the individuals in the team go their own way, the things they design will be very bad, but the "Water Cube" is a successful example. Although the background and culture are different, we have well integrated the design concepts. Close your eyes and think about the future water cube. The bright sunshine in the daytime comes in through those blue bubbles. You are lying on the artificial beach, with the sound of waves in your ears and the excited screams of surfers. When the lights come on at night, it is simply a blue crystal palace ...
What do you like? I'm a little embarrassed to say it. I like all kinds of Olympic mascots. Those furry things are not all girls' patents. I have been keen on collecting mascots since I worked for the Sydney Olympic Games. Athena, Fevos, Sid, Millie and Ollie, Fuwa "Welcome to Beijing", and Ollie, the antelope of Doha Asian Games, I already have a lot at home. They were all in the cupboard, but my wife stuffed them under the bed. She said I was 38 years old, so I shouldn't be so childish. In fact, she didn't know that every mascot represented a place where I lived and worked. When I saw them, I could remember that familiar past.