introduction
In recent years, with the rapid development of global trade, port terminals have faced increasing challenges in cargo storage and logistics. Traditional storage solutions, such as conventional buildings, often cannot fully meet these challenges, especially in terms of economy and adaptability. In this context, membrane architecture, as an innovative fully enclosed storage solution, is gradually becoming the preferred choice for large port terminals.

Application of membrane architecture in ports
Membrane architecture is a fully enclosed inflatable structure typically composed of high-strength PVDF polymer materials, which can provide large-span, flexible, and safe storage space. Especially in environments like ports, they demonstrate unique advantages.

Economically efficient
The cost of constructing and maintaining membrane buildings is much lower than that of traditional buildings. This type of structure can be quickly built and dismantled, greatly reducing time and labor costs, providing great flexibility and economic benefits for port operations.
Large span design
Due to its unique structural characteristics, air membrane buildings can achieve ultra large span spatial design without the obstruction of internal support columns. This provides convenience for the operation of large machinery and the storage of bulk cargo, meeting the demand for large space in ports.

Highly integrated and intelligent
Combined with an intelligent management system, membrane buildings can achieve automatic control of temperature, humidity, safety, and other aspects, ensuring the stability of the storage environment. This is particularly important for the protection of sensitive goods.
Safe and reliable
The materials and design of membrane buildings enable them to have excellent weather resistance and durability, and can adapt to the complex environment of ports, such as salt spray corrosion, high wind pressure, etc.

Environmental adaptability
In the ever-changing environment of ports, air film buildings can quickly adapt to terrain and environmental changes without the need for complex infrastructure, reducing their impact on the environment.
Large storage capacity
Traditional warehousing is difficult to meet the requirements of stacking height, taking a 150m * 230m gas film warehouse as an example. The height of the gas film is about 50m. Can meet the requirement of a maximum stack height of 40m. Greatly increased storage capacity. The overall storage capacity is 2-3 times that of a regular warehouse.

Case Study
Datang Group's gas film silo
This project is 150m long and 150m wide. The design height of the air film is 46m, and the height of the retaining wall is 4m. The top height of the gas film is 50m. The designed coal storage capacity shall not be less than 2020100 tons. We have undertaken the design, procurement, processing, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, storage, installation, and various testing of the gas film structure and related systems, including but not limited to the anti-corrosion, ventilation, and lighting of the gas film structure itself, coal shed lighting (including coal shed entrance and exit lane lighting, including lighting fixtures, lighting wires or cables, lighting steel pipes, cable trays, trunking, lighting distribution boxes, and other complete lighting systems), and coal shed lightning protection and grounding and other ancillary contents of the gas film structure. Ventilation, lighting, illumination, lightning protection and grounding, anti-corrosion, fire prevention and other ancillary contents fully meet the technical requirements of the project. The main entrance for cars in the coal yard is located at the southwest corner of the coal shed (with three entrances and one exit for backup), and the main exit for cars is located at the northeast corner of the coal shed (with three exits).

conclusion
With the continuous development of global trade and logistics industries, the demand for efficient and economical storage solutions in port terminals is increasing. Membrane architecture, with its unique advantages, not only provides innovative storage solutions for ports and terminals, but also opens up new directions for the development of the construction industry. In the future, with the advancement of technology, membrane architecture is expected to demonstrate its unique value in more fields.