Development and engineering practice of building cable structures in China
Cable structures have become one of the preferred systems for modern large-span building structures.The development trajectory of cable structures in China over the past seventy years was reviewed,and divided into three stages:inception,slow development,and rapid development,with detailed classifications and explanations for each stage.The cable members and node components in building cable structures were summarized,and the main forms of various components was systematically listed.Additionally,the characteristics,load mechanisms,and representative projects of typical structural forms such as suspension cable structures,cable-membrane structures,string-supported structures,and cable dome structures were reviewed,further the wide application and significant advantages of cable structures in practical engineering was demonstrated.These structural forms not only reflect the innovation and flexibility of cable structures but also prove their excellent performance in meeting the needs of large-span buildings.Under the requirements of sustainable and green development,and with the continuous advancement of technology,the application prospects of cable structures in the building field are becoming increasingly broad.Cable structures in China will continue to play an important role in the field of large-span buildings,providing strong support for achieving more efficient,environmentally friendly,and innovative architectural designs.
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