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We commissioned a firm of professional Structural Engineers, with specific experience of fabric structures, to calculate and produce a full set of engineered calculations. They underpin our Stratus and Cirrus tents, covering every approved link, and every combination of sides up and sides down, with TipiStar fitted and without. The calculations consider the specific components of our Nordic tipis and use the results of laboratory testing of our timber, fabrics and sewing techniques. These incredibly detailed calculations allow us to confidently assess the safe conditions in which our Nordic tipis can be used, and helps our customers to obtain permits and approval from regulatory authorities.
Laboratory testing our timber to destruction proved that our poles can only come from certain parts of the world where the trees grow very slowly. It is this slow growth, resulting in very dense growth rings, that gives a pole its strength. This is why we carefully control the exact species of spruce tree used in our Nordic tipis, and the latitudes at which they are cut. The test results feed into our structural calculations and play a crucial role in determining the wind loading of our tents.
The custom-made fabric that we use for our canvases has the best water repellent properties we have ever found. All materials coming into our factories are subjected to numerous standardised tests (and a few we’ve invented ourselves) to ensure they comply with all expected specifications.
Our detailed Safety Manual includes wind loadings for every configuration of single and linked Nordic tipis, pull out forces for every stake position, ballast requirements for every stake and pole position, and a whole lot more.
If you have any questions about safety and our Nordic tipis please get in touch.
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