IRTRA Mundo Petapa
General information
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Home page
irtra.org.gt
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Location address
Avenida Petapa y 42-36, zona 12, Guatemala, Centro América
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Location country
Guatemala
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Name of the client/building owner
IRTRA
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Function of building
Entertainment & recreation
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Degree of enclosure
Fully enclosed structure
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Climatic zone
Tropical - hot and wet all year
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Number of layers
mono-layer
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Type of application of the membrane
covering
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Primary function of the tensile structure
- Space defining elements
Description
Applying a different use of the ferrari precontraint 502 technology, this project has more than 25,800 sq feet of shade and more than 19,600 feet of high frequency welding between the lines of colours.
The membrane was attached on top of a lightweight metallic structure, giving a melted look finish due to the tension applied.
The whole project was designed, fabricated and mounted in two different phases in just under two months time.
It is unique due to the use of the fabric and the appeal of the color scheme.
Description of the environmental conditions
Guatemala is located in tropical Central America around 14 degrees northern latitude it has a tropical climate most of the year.
The project is located in an industrial zone,therefore maintenance becomes a primary condition
Material of the cover
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Cable-net/Fabric/Hybrid/Foil
Fabric
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Type (code)
Ferrari, Precontraint 502
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Material Fabric/Foil
Polyester
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Material coating
PVC
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Weight (g/m2)
502
Main dimensions and form
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Covered surface (m2)
1800
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Maximum height (m)
5
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Total length (m)
10
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Total width (m)
6
Duration of use
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Temporary or permanent structure
Permanent
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Design lifespan in years
06-10
Involved companies
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Architects
crearquitectura
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Engineers
crearquitectura
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Contractors
crearquitectura s.a.
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Suppliers
SERGE FERRARI
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Other companies
Lonas Lorenzo
Editor
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Editor
Carlos Armendariz
