Authors
O. Baverel, J-F. Caron, F. Tayeb, L. du Peloux
Abstract
Composite materials are well known for their low density, high strength and high resistance against corrosion and fatigue; but so far only few constructions have been built with these materials. This article shows how com- posite materials might be an original and profitable solution for lightweight structures called gridshells. In this paper, the principal characteristics of gridshells are recalled first and a dem- onstration that glass fiber reinforced polymers are suitable for these structures is shown. Then the concept is applied to a functional structure built to house people in a festival. The form-finding of the structure, as well as the construction and some improvements are included.
