Taiyo membrane India has completed stage one of the redevelopment at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium. This project was ambitious from the beginning; a large scale elevated cover over three grandstand seating structures presented a few structural challenges. The purpose as with many tensile membrane projects was a combination of shade and weather cover. Each seating section required these basic needs met while maintaining a uniform style and aesthetic appeal through out. TMI's client requested minimal connections to the supporting grandstand structure, leaving more space beneath for spectator seating.
Cheapuk's roof was designed to create a unique feature to the venue. Often large scale tension membrane roofing contribute a large amount to the look and feel of a venue, it's a prominent feature and one that needs to be eye-catching and unique. The complexities involved in the project began at the design phase. Our client requested only two main footings for each stand cover. This translated to a massive 28m span between each supporting column. Cable truss systems were designed to strengthen these uprights that supported 4 large cones.
Upon completion it is clear this project met all design and connection criteria set out by our client while providing a unique aesthetic appeal. The engineering involved on making this shape work was a challenge both in the planning stages and installation.