BILBAO CITY LAB 2019 2020
Student: Juan Álvarez The main complication with this structure is the torsion generated at the points where the trusses connect, this is caused by the tensile roof pulling the truss from opposing sides of it and at different heights. In order to solve this, tension cables are added in between the trusses to balance the forces. Gravity loads are transferred thought the roof by means of tensile forces until the trusses are reached. These work both in tension (exterior members) and compression (interior members) to transfer the loads to the joints where the column is reached. At this point compression forces travel though it while lateral forces are carried by the guy masts to the terrain. The bending developed by the wind in the columns is also taken care by the guy masts. Which, in conjunction with the cables that were added into the roof, are in charge of holding the structure together against the wind forces.
CUBRICIÓN DÁRSENA MUSEO MARÍTIMO
BILBAO SEA MUSEUM COVERING
