The objective of this research is to deepen the knowledge in the field of temporary emergency tensile structures and brings solutions with better internal comfort while retaining their inherent features such as low cost, reversibility, low tech assembly. More specifically this research will focus on the potential use of plastic sheeting supplied for emergency.
The research will study:
· lightweight materials properties, related to heat transfer (conductivity, emissivity, optical and solar properties), acoustic transmission and absorption (sound insulation, sound absorption, reflection coefficients and scattering), mechanical behavior (elasticity, resistance) and geometrical / chromatic issues (thicknesses, shapes, sizes, degrees of transparency);
· lightweight reversible structures, which can host effectively lightweight materials;
· modular structures design of different constructive typologies, which can results in energy-efficient and comfortable temporary constructions;
· Mounting and dismounting procedures, which have to assure performances and reusability.