Technical description


An air-supported building is a shell of reinforced fabric hermetically attached to the foundation. Inside the shell, air is supplied, creating excess pressure and supporting the structure. This makes the structure resistant to wind and snow loads.



Shell

The structure can be of two basic types: single-layer shell or double-layer shell one. The use of two layers of PVC fabric provides better resistance to heat transfer, saving up to 30% of the cost of heating the building. In a double-layer air-supported building, the distance between the membranes is about 0.5 m.



Windows and doors

An air-supported building is an air-tight structure that is sensitive to air leakage. To prevent loss of internal air-pressure, an air-lock system (including vehicle & equipment airlock access door) is used A wide range of modern high-quality PVC fabrics makes it possible to make air-supported buildings translucent. At the request of the customer, the structure can be designed using glazed stained glass systems.



Air supply system

The pressure equipment designed by our company is meant to be as efficient as possible and ensures quick filling of the entire building with air. The standard package includes the main fan and the emergency pressure system, which is activated in case of malfunction of the main fan or a power cut. The air supply system is equipped with an automatic pressure control unit, which eliminates errors from the category of the"human factor". The equipment is placed in a soundproof box made of galvanized sheet outside the building.



Foundation

An air-supported structure can be installed on any prepared site. The foundation for this building serves only as an anchor, preventing it from rising into the air. Its depth can be 30-50 cm. To reduce the cost of preparatory work, a strip foundation with a width of up to 0.5 m can be made. There is also an option of completely avoiding the construction of the foundation It is also possible to completely avoid constructing the foundation using ballast weights (PVC bladders filled with water or sand laid around the perimeter of the building). This is especially convenient when the building is installed only for a short period of time, e.g., for an exhibition.



Lighting

In the daytime, the structure is sufficiently lit due to the use of translucent materials. To illuminate the structures in the evening, they are equipped with 400 W lamps.



Creating indoor environment

To provide a comfortable indoor environment, heat generators, hot air blowers, and air conditioning systems of the best world manufacturers are used. The company has experience in creating a special indoor environment that is favorable for plants.