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Tension Fabric Buildings
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.
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