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Fig. 3.4 The
first biaxial
machine available in literature
(Haas
1913
). Reproduced
with permission
such as the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design (ILEK) in
Stuttgart (Fig.
3.5
). However, few national or international standards have been
developed, with the exception of a standard of the Membrane Structures Associa-
tion of Japan (MSAJ/02:
1995
) and the recommendations provided by the American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE/SEI 55-10 2010) and the TensiNet association
(Foster and Mollaert
2004
).
Fig. 3.5 Loading test to determine the relation between the mesh form and the tension ratio in a
hexagonal grid fabric (Ga
ller, Claus Schuh. With kind permission of
the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design (ILEK)
ʲ
1990
). Image by Ingrid M
ü
