ASCE 55-16 PDF Download

ASCE 55-16 is a standard developed by the Tensile Membrane Structures Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Activities Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. This standard provides minimum criteria for the analysis, design, and performance of membrane-covered cable and rigid member structures, which are collectively known as tensile membrane structures. It is applicable to both permanent and temporary structures and applies to both independent structures and those attached to another structure.

ASCE 55-16 updates the previous edition, ASCE/SEI 55-10, and replaces the ASCE 17-96 standard on Air-Supported Structures. By placing guidelines for conventional tensile membrane structures, air-supported structures, and frame-covered membrane structures together in a single standard, ASCE 55-16 offers comprehensive guidance for the design and construction of a wide variety of tensioned fabric structures. This standard will be valuable for engineers and practitioners involved in the design or construction of such structures.