Lightweight Structures: Efficient and Sustainable Solutions

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Lightweight Structures: Efficient and Sustainable Solutions

Credits: 1 LU,1 SD,1 HSW
Available Until: 6/2/2013
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After viewing this learning unit you be able to describe what lightweight structures are. You will be able to identify different types of structures and their uses and be able to identify at least one issue concerning energy and sustainable design characteristics of lightweight structures. You will be able to identify and discuss at least two different materials used in lightweight structure construction and advantages of using fabric as a building material.

Fabric Structures Association

The Fabric Structures Association (FSA) is a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Their purpose is to promote the use and growth of fabric structures and to represent the interests and concerns of the fabric structures industry in the Americas.

 

User Comments

“very informative course about the span capabilities as well as cost and energy savings asoociated with tensile/fabric systems” - joseph, 5/13/2013

“some of the slides cover the text” - tom, 3/11/2013

“Very Interesting introduction materials for the designer and contractors” - cheng, 1/24/2013

“Superior Overview. Solve web problems.” - Gail, 11/1/2012

“great learning experience on a new design method” - Devin, 8/19/2011

“good” - Kenneth, 7/31/2011

 

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