ETFE - Revision history

Editor at 21:47, 23 December 2021

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	Overall, the increasing use of ETFE in the construction industry may well continue because of its inherent properties and versatility. It has become a go-to material for those in search of an alternative to more traditional materials, such as glass.		Overall, the increasing use of ETFE in the construction industry may well continue because of its inherent properties and versatility. It has become a go-to material for those in search of an alternative to more traditional materials, such as glass.

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	* Kevlar.		* Kevlar.
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	* Nylon.		* Nylon.
	* Plastic.		* Plastic.

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	* Nylon.		* Nylon.
	* Plastic.		* Plastic.
		+	* Plastic-coated steel pipes.
	* Polycarbonate plastic.		* Polycarbonate plastic.
	* Polyethylene.		* Polyethylene.

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	* 18 [Last accessed 13/01/2012] JACKIE CRAVAN, Date unknown (Online) Available at [http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm] [Last accessed 13/01/2012]		* 18 [Last accessed 13/01/2012] JACKIE CRAVAN, Date unknown (Online) Available at [http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm] [Last accessed 13/01/2012]

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	ETFE (ethylenetetrafluoroethylene) consists of modified copolymers of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It is closely related to PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon), and has many similar properties. It has been widely used in the construction industry in recent years.		ETFE (ethylenetetrafluoroethylene) consists of modified copolymers of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It is closely related to PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon), and has many similar properties. It has been widely used in the construction industry in recent years.

−	ETFE is available as a flexible film. This enables it to be used to create curved transparent facades. It is a super-lightweight material; a double layer cushion weighs only 2 kg/m2, whereas a single layer of glass (6 mm thickness) weighs 15 kg/m2 (ref 1). As a double layered cushion of ETFE only weighs approximately 4.5% that of conventional glass less structural support is needed; reducing the amount of raw materials used, reducing build time, and reducing building costs.	+	ETFE is available as a flexible film. This enables it to be used to create curved transparent facades. It is a super-lightweight material; a double layer cushion weighs only 0.70 kg/m2, whereas a single layer of glass (6 mm thickness) weighs 15 kg/m2 (ref 1). As a double layered cushion of ETFE only weighs approximately 4.5% that of conventional glass less structural support is needed; reducing the amount of raw materials used, reducing build time, and reducing building costs.

	It has been suggested that use of ETFE in construction can reduce build costs by 10% on small projects and up to 60% on large-scale projects (ref 2). Construction costs are also reduced during the installation process, when sheets of ETFE film can be 'welded' together with a blow torch and spans of up to 180 ft can be achieved with sufficient structural support (ref 8). This 'thermoforming' has excellent dimensional stability; i.e. the material does not shrink or expand when heated (ref 3).		It has been suggested that use of ETFE in construction can reduce build costs by 10% on small projects and up to 60% on large-scale projects (ref 2). Construction costs are also reduced during the installation process, when sheets of ETFE film can be 'welded' together with a blow torch and spans of up to 180 ft can be achieved with sufficient structural support (ref 8). This 'thermoforming' has excellent dimensional stability; i.e. the material does not shrink or expand when heated (ref 3).
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	* 18 [Last accessed 13/01/2012] JACKIE CRAVAN, Date unknown (Online) Available at [http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm] [Last accessed 13/01/2012]		* 18 [Last accessed 13/01/2012] JACKIE CRAVAN, Date unknown (Online) Available at [http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm http://architecture.about.com/od/construction/g/ETFE.htm] [Last accessed 13/01/2012]

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	ETFE (ethylenetetrafluoroethylene) consists of modified copolymers of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It is closely related to PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon), and has many similar properties. It has been widely used in the construction industry in recent years.		ETFE (ethylenetetrafluoroethylene) consists of modified copolymers of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It is closely related to PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon), and has many similar properties. It has been widely used in the construction industry in recent years.

−	ETFE is available as a flexible film. This enables it to be used to create curved transparent facades. It is a super-lightweight material; a double layer cushion weighs only ~~0.70~~ kg/m2, whereas a single layer of glass (6 mm thickness) weighs 15 kg/m2 (ref 1). As a double layered cushion of ETFE only weighs approximately 4.5% that of conventional glass less structural support is needed; reducing the amount of raw materials used, reducing build time, and reducing building costs.	+	ETFE is available as a flexible film. This enables it to be used to create curved transparent facades. It is a super-lightweight material; a double layer cushion weighs only 2 kg/m2, whereas a single layer of glass (6 mm thickness) weighs 15 kg/m2 (ref 1). As a double layered cushion of ETFE only weighs approximately 4.5% that of conventional glass less structural support is needed; reducing the amount of raw materials used, reducing build time, and reducing building costs.

	It has been suggested that use of ETFE in construction can reduce build costs by 10% on small projects and up to 60% on large-scale projects (ref 2). Construction costs are also reduced during the installation process, when sheets of ETFE film can be 'welded' together with a blow torch and spans of up to 180 ft can be achieved with sufficient structural support (ref 8). This 'thermoforming' has excellent dimensional stability; i.e. the material does not shrink or expand when heated (ref 3).		It has been suggested that use of ETFE in construction can reduce build costs by 10% on small projects and up to 60% on large-scale projects (ref 2). Construction costs are also reduced during the installation process, when sheets of ETFE film can be 'welded' together with a blow torch and spans of up to 180 ft can be achieved with sufficient structural support (ref 8). This 'thermoforming' has excellent dimensional stability; i.e. the material does not shrink or expand when heated (ref 3).

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	* Composites.		* Composites.
	* Fabric structures.		* Fabric structures.
		+	* Kevlar.
	* Nylon.		* Nylon.
	* Plastic.		* Plastic.

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	* Polyethylene.		* Polyethylene.
	* PTFE.		* PTFE.
		+	* Rubber.
	* Tensile structures.		* Tensile structures.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.

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	* Polycarbonate plastic.		* Polycarbonate plastic.
	* Polyethylene.		* Polyethylene.
		+	* PTFE.
	* Tensile structures.		* Tensile structures.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.

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	Overall, the increasing use of ETFE in the construction industry may well continue because of its inherent properties and versatility. It has become a go-to material for those in search of an alternative to more traditional materials, such as glass.		Overall, the increasing use of ETFE in the construction industry may well continue because of its inherent properties and versatility. It has become a go-to material for those in search of an alternative to more traditional materials, such as glass.

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		+	* Acrylic.
	* Architectural fabrics.		* Architectural fabrics.
	* Carbon fibre.		* Carbon fibre.
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	* Transparent insulation materials.		* Transparent insulation materials.

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	* 1 Date unknown, MakMax (Online).		* 1 Date unknown, MakMax (Online).

Editor at 13:54, 12 June 2018

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	* Plastic.		* Plastic.
	* Polycarbonate plastic.		* Polycarbonate plastic.
		+	* Polyethylene.
	* Tensile structures.		* Tensile structures.
	* The history of fabric structures.		* The history of fabric structures.