IFAI Expo 2019

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The Technology Behind Shade Sails - How it Works and How to Get it Right (Room S210C)

02 Oct 19
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Case Study Sessions, Classroom Education

Shade Sails are engineered structures; however, the technology is often misunderstood and underestimated. The result is that many shade sails fail long before their normal life expectancy. The right design and detail will ensure you avoid these problems. Learn the differences between the right and wrong design, what a catenary is and how it works and correct patterning of shade sails.