Applications of hybrid string structures in large-span architectures

Abstract

Along with rapid progress of large-span architectures in China, hybrid string structures which have excellent load-bearing performances as well as great ability to adapt innovative architectural forms, are being applied extensively in large-span architectures by engineers. In this paper, conceptual design, structural system and arrangement and optimization of hybrid string structures are discussed in several fine project cases, including theme pavilion of World Expo.2010, canopy of Fuzhou south railway station, Quanzhou Gym and Beijing University Gym, which hopes to provide references to similar projects.