Structural Systems in Enveloping a Sport Complex
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https://doi.org/10.47604/ijts.1836Keywords:
Fabric Structures, Tensioned Fabric Structures, Cable Structures, Membrane Structures, Material Characteristics, Fabric Types.Abstract
Purpose: Sport is a necessity for the development of sound mind and body which are needed for adequate and balanced education. Besides, it is an international phenomenon with socio-political and economic implication. This has facilitated the need for the development of sport facilities alongside other educational and social facilities in universities to enhance the participation of students in sport activities either as a full time programme as in physical education or as a social and recreational activity. The study involves analysing various structural systems use in enveloping sport facilities. It investigates sporting facilities where light weight structure roofing systems have been achieved at minimal cost or expenditures.
Methodology: The case study method of research has been adopted. Secondary sources of information shall be from studies by other researchers through books, journals, published and unpublished literature, as well as online sources.
Findings: Though the sport complex is not a new building type, but the information was sort, so as to gain knowledge. It is hoped that the sport facility will enhance the development of sport in its environs and also make it possible for people to participate actively in sporting activities.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This research work has identified critical dimensions from which sports participation can be improved, with the ultimate aim is to provide a permanent solution to the infrastructure related concerns of sports and thus to highlight the effects of modern materials and methods in enveloping modern-day design and construction of sport infrastructure, and improving participants well-being in this facilities
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