Membranes for Structures: Fundamentals

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Josep Ignasi de Llorens (Professor Emeritus, Barcelona School of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain)

Membranes for Structures

Fundamentals

Josep Ignasi de Llorens (Professor Emeritus, Barcelona School of Architecture, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain)

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Woodhead Publishing
12 September 2025

Architectural structure & design; Architecture: professional practice; Industrial chemistry; Chemical engineering; Materials science

Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering

A growing use of membranes for construction purposes has recently been encouraged by their environmentally friendly characteristics. To offer a timely and extensive, research-grounded compendium on structures made with fabrics and foils, the most relevant facets of the state of the art are covered in two sister titles.

After a moving remembrance of Marc Malinowski, a great promoter of membrane structures, Membranes for Structures — Fundamentals begins with a brief historical review of the development of design tools for membrane structures. Part One follows, discussing design fundamentals in the light of recent experiences and modern technologies. Part Two updates knowledge of products and materials, with a special focus on fire performance, the incorporation of photovoltaic cells, and ETFE. Part Three deals with other considerations related to design and installation, such as acoustic performance, post-failure stability, wind loads and lifecycle analysis, with special mentions of textile halls and biogas containers. A look into the future is proposed in Part Four, where some interesting, present-day research on ageing and applications is included.

The well-amalgamated contributions, authored by international experts, produce a comprehensive reference to keep students and researchers as well as industry professionals and various other stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.

Edited by: Josep Ignasi de Llorens (Professor Emeritus Barcelona School of Architecture Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Barcelona Spain)
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9780443224072
ISBN 10: 0443224072
Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
Pages: 568
Publication Date: 12 September 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prof. Josep Ignasi de Llorens has a PhD in Architecture (1986) and has taught at the Barcelona School of Architecture. His research focuses mainly on experimental designs, particularly in the field of tensile structures and textile architecture that have received global recognition and have been presented at international conferences, publications and exhibitions. He is involved in the drafting of the Eurocode for structural membranes and regularly attends and reports on events related to this subject.