Metal frame tensile structure GASOMETER BERLIN
domeroofwith ETFE membrane

Metal frame tensile structure - GASOMETER BERLIN - Hightex - dome / roof / with ETFE membrane
Metal frame tensile structure - GASOMETER BERLIN - Hightex - dome / roof / with ETFE membrane
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Characteristics

Type
metal frame, dome
Applications
roof
Membrane material
with ETFE membrane
Market
for public space
Other characteristics
transparent

Description

Berlin, Germany Facts REALIZATION MEMBRANE STRUCTURES Hightex YEAR 2009 CLIENT 360 Degrees Copula GmbH CITY Berlin, Germany ROOF AREA 1400 m² ENGINEERING form TL LOCATION Europe Details A DOME JUST IN TIME The replica of the famous Dome of the German Reichstag building is a new attraction in the Schöneberg district of Berlin, Germany. Situated inside an unused gasometer, the dome serves as a transparent covering for events and exhibitions. The structure is 22m high and has a diameter of 30m. 20 latticed steel trusses form the substructure of the dome. 20 single layer, transparent ETFE panels were used to protect visitors from the elements. Each individual panel has an area of 70m² giving a total surface area of 1,400m². The ETFE foil is transparent with a light transmission of approx. 90% and a thickness of 250μm. The panels are connected to the trusses by means of a membrane keder edge and aluminium clamping plates. The scalloped edges at the eaves are formed using clamp plates and edge cables. To avoid overstressing due to wind uplift, suction cables span the foil running from the apex to the eaves. The challenge posed to Hightex was to procure, fabricate and deliver all materials to site within 3 weeks. After successfully delivering on time the dome was inaugurated by the German Chancellor Mrs. Angela Merkel on the 10th of August 2009. used materials MATERIAL ETFE foil

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