Tension Fabric Buildings
Wind speeds - Snow loads - Local building codes
Clamshell End - Clamshelter® Basketball Stadium, Belgium
At Clamshell, we insist on providing a building strong enough to meet your local code for wind and snow loads. Safety and performance
depend on it. Factoring your required building span and height against the building code in the area where the structure will be located is
key to determining the optimal beam/truss selection for your Clamshelter®.
In addition, if equipment (such as lighting, hoists, stage props, heating or electronic gear) will be suspended from the arches of the
structure, a careful, experienced selection of building design is critical.
With 5 truss systems, 4 box beams and one I-beam design, Clamshell offers a menu of the most versatile and cost-effective systems
in the industry. Use our simple chart to estimate your beam/truss choice. But remember, it takes an engineer to factor in all the variables to
meet code and assure maximum safety and performance.
For example, a Clamshelter® cost-engineered to withstand hurricane force winds in Miami or to meet code in a heavy snow area such as
Buffalo may require a significantly different choice of arch design and bay width than a building of equal span and height erected in coastal
southern California.
Custom engineering, field advisors and support services available.
A good supplier will make certain you have just what you need for a safe, cost-effective solution.
No more. No less.
1990 Knoll Drive
Ventura California 93003
(805) 650-1700
1-800-360-8853
fax (805) 650-1733
http://www.clamshell.com
e-mail: sales@clamshell.com
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