Tension Structures

Tension structures or tensile fabric structures are architecturally innovative forms of construction art that provide designers and end users a variety of aesthetic free-form canopy designs utilizing membranes such as PTFE-coated fiberglass or PVC. Design-build tensioned fabric structures are engineered and fabricated to meet worldwide structural, flame retardant, a weather proofing and natural forces requirements.

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16215 Piuma Avenue, Cerritos, CA, 90703-1528

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Belmont Plaza Pool

Location:Long Beach, CA

Eide Industries, Inc. completed the successful fabrication and installation of the shade structure system designed by RJM Design Group for the Belmont Plaza Outdoor Pool in Long Beach, California. The tension structure is part of a $4.6 million project designed as a five-year interim solution, while the historic Long Beach Olympic Pool Facility is being rebuilt. Today, the 140′ long fabric structure provides sun protection for patrons and spectators over the 300-person bleacher section which is now open to the public for swimming lessons, water polo and other aquatic activities; everything except diving. TECHNICAL INFORMATION -Project Name: Belmont Plaza Pool -Project Location: Long Beach, CA -Year Completed: 2014 and 2021 -Membrane Type – RECOVER: Commercial Heavy 430 FR (Dark Blue) -Membrane Type – ORIGINAL: Monotec 370 Series FR HDPE (Cream Color) -Wind Loads: Engineered 85MPH, Exposure “D” -Total Project Size: 18′-6″ Wide x 140′-0″ Long (2,590 Sq. Ft.)