Ducati superbike pavilion: design and manufacturing of a tensairity® roof

This paper offers a detailed overview of the design and manufacturing aspects faced during the design and construction of the Ducati Superbike Pavilion. The first section of the paper describes the architectural design of the pavilion, the size of the components and the requirements of the client. The second section analyses the expected loadbearing conditions and the structural design of the Tensairity® beams. The final paragraph presents the details and the assembly of the roof.