Company:
Covertex Membranes (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Shanghai,

Project Details

Fabric 1

Mehler TF400 mesh
Producer: Low & Bonar
Supplier: Low & Bonar


Engineer Company 1
covertex membranes (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Design Company
covertex membranes (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Architect Company
Shanghai Xian Dai Architectural Design Group

Fabrication Company
covertex membranes (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Project Manager Company
covertex membranes (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Installation Company
covertex membranes (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.


Please describe the project specifications

This project steel structure using tension structure, steel structure, cable and membrane coordination role. The membrane is divided into nine units, the cable diameter of 68mm. Expanded area of about 4000 square meters, the amount of steel structure is about 140 tons. Membrane with German Miller PVC TF400 mesh.


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

This project is a playground area of the playground, the main purpose of the customer is to enhance the needs of the playground and the role of shade.


What is unique or complex about the project?

The part of main roof is very big causing the fabrication and folding difficulty. Initially the moment of fabrication it needs a big area of flat area and lots of welding machines. Folding needs a large numbers of labors and workers.
In addition to the scene because there are many recreational facilities, lifting and material development also has a great challenge. Our workers are overcoming.


What were the results of the project?

The project has been finished and was put into use. It brings welfare to sightseers in aquatic park and let people believe the world is becoming more and more beautiful. Many nice and beautiful things here happen to people.


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