Development of modular deployable composite shelters

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Omar, T., Heldt, T., Key, P. and Van Erp, G.. 2005. "Development of modular deployable composite shelters." Stewart, Mark G. and Dockrill, Brad (ed.) 2005 Australian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2005). Newcastle, Australia 11 - 14 Sep 2005 Sydney, Australia.
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Development of modular deployable composite shelters

Presentation TypePaper
AuthorsOmar, T. (Author), Heldt, T. (Author), Key, P. (Author) and Van Erp, G. (Author)
EditorsStewart, Mark G. and Dockrill, Brad
Journal or Proceedings TitlePreserving and Building into the Future
Number of Pages10
Year2005
Place of PublicationSydney, Australia
ISBN1877040371
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=922363063780786;res=IELENG
Conference/Event2005 Australian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2005)
Event Details
2005 Australian Structural Engineering Conference (ASEC 2005)
Event Date
11 to end of 14 Sep 2005
Event Location
Newcastle, Australia
Abstract

In the 1980's, Strarch developed a post-tensioned steel building frame system that has since been applied to many large structures around the world. The system incorporates prefabricated truss frames that are flat in the assembled position with all services and cladding fixed. The frames are erected in their final arched position by a post-tensioning stressing procedure with cables passing through the bottom chord (Strarch, 2001).
A research programme was developed to extend the existing Strarch concept by developing a system with dramatically improved deployment characteristics. There was early recognition that the use of fibre composite materials in this system would probably be necessary. This paper provides a review of developments in deployable shelter technology, followed by a review of key performance and design criteria. The development of structural concepts to meet these criteria is then discussed. (Introduction)

Keywordsdeployable structures; developments; performance criteria; Strarch; shelters
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020401001. Engineering design
400510. Structural engineering
401602. Composite and hybrid materials
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Byline AffiliationsFibre Composites Design and Development
Kencana Starch Asia Pacific, Malaysia
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