ETFE Membrane Fixing for the Media-TIC Building: Cable Engineering
The Media-TIC building, located in Barcelona’s 22 district, represents the convergence of energy efficiency and digital innovation. At Cables Estructurales, we have had the privilege of collaborating on this project by supplying the stainless steel cable systems required for fixing its ETFE membrane—a critical component for the building’s thermal and aesthetic performance.
Fastening Engineering for Technological Membranes: Integrating materials such as ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) requires a support system that guarantees constant tension and absolute structural resistance.
- Technical Specifications: We supplied Ø16 mm cables combined with M24 turnbuckles, a configuration that allows for millimetric adjustment and high load capacity.
- Superior Grade Stainless Steel: The use of stainless steel ensures a long service life and an impeccable aesthetic, eliminating the risk of corrosion in an urban and maritime environment like Barcelona.
How are ETFE facades fastened? The engineering standard involves using high-strength stainless steel cables and adjustable turnbuckles, which anchor the plastic membrane to the main metal structure, maintaining the tension necessary for its correct bioclimatic performance.
A Benchmark in Sustainable Architecture and Innovation: As leaders with extensive experience in the construction sector, our strength in the Media-TIC project was the ability to offer a solution that integrates with the architect’s vision:
- Structural Transparency: The design of our cables and turnbuckles minimizes visual impact, allowing the facade to showcase its unique geometry.
- Safety and Reliability: Each component has been designed to comply with the strictest safety regulations in public building construction.
- Commitment to Excellence: Participation in internationally award-winning projects validates our technical capacity to face avant-garde architectural challenges.
Leaders in Tie-Rod and Reinforcement System Supply: At Cables Estructurales, we maintain a large stock of cables, strands, and accessories. Our experience in fastening complex structures allows us to advise architecture and engineering firms on selecting the most efficient staying systems for textile facades and technical membranes.
16mm stainless steel cables with M24 tensioners. High-load structural fixing components for civil engineering projects.
Wiring systems for ETFE facades at the Media-TIC building (Barcelona). Cable engineering applied to world-class bioclimatic architecture.
Precision engineering for tech facades and sustainable architecture. Development of support solutions for energy-efficient building envelopes.