TRANSPORTABLE MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURE (TME)
The combined need for a quickly deployable structure and a large area maintenance shelter was met by this fabric and polyurethane coated polyester airtube arch structure.
Four vertical arches, each 3'-6" in diameter and inflated to a low pressure of 40 psi with polyester based fabric fields in between create the main space. At the opposing ends, inclined arches create a large hinge door allowing in large equipment.
Maximum height: 25'-6"
Interior Dimensions: 29'-8" x 79'-6"
Supporting structure:
4 airtube arches. 3'-6" dia.
2 inclined airtube arches, 45°ree;, 3'-6" dia.
2 inclined airtube arches, 5°ree;, 12" dia.
Fabric panels: 19 oz. polyester base fabric
Client:
US Army Natick R D & E Center
Architects & Engineers:
FTL/ Happold
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