LIGHTWEIGHT GLAZING WITH RONSTAN RIGGING SYSTEMS
A New Horizon
In efforts to design and create more livable and exotic buildings, architects are moving to designs which harmonise with the environment. The need for effective use of space, natural light and energy efficiency has led today's designers to search for new applications for one of our oldest materials ...... glass.
While glass does have a high tensile strength, its brittle nature has traditionally limited its application. The introduction of a tension element in the form of a rod or cable truss now allows limitless applications for glazing
Caulfield Racecourse member's grandstand
Architect - Grouse Fleming Bate
Rigger - McDonald Marine |
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Tension & Transparency
Undeniably, the sleek design and increased strength of today's advanced rigging systems has created this glazing opportunity. The Ronstan range is no exception, with its precision and quality fittings gracing many notable building projects. In each instance the intricate network of web-like stainless steel truss systems allow transparency and confer elegance, light and air to the dramatic effect of the glazing.
The Truss System
Cable trusses are a very delicate and functional way of spanning an area that is to be covered with glass, without unduly detracting from the translucency of the roof or wall. The cable truss has two tensile elements formed into curves opposing one another, with the plane that they support attached via specialised glazing fittings on one side. The opposing cables or bars carry the load applied to the glass according to its direction, with one cable carrying suction loads and the other pressures. Regardless of the size of the wall, Ronstan can collaborate with architects and engineers, providing the required cable, bar and fittings to effect these principles and bring the project to reality.
Cable truss showing prestress
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