Clear span should come from the activity/equipment layout.
SARENTA · STRUCTURE SELECTION
Clear-span structure selection for event, sport and project buildings.
Span is only one variable. Occupancy, internal clearances, envelope, climate, doors, services and project duration can change the right structure family.
SHORT ANSWER
Start with the activity and internal volume before choosing the structural form.
Define use/occupancy, required unobstructed span, clear height, length, openings, envelope and local design criteria. Then use the SARENTA selector to narrow the structural family before project-specific calculations and drawings.
KEY PROJECT POINTS
What should drive the decision.
These are project inputs, not substitute engineering or automatic product approvals.
Eave and ridge height affect usable internal volume.
Open-sided covers and enclosed halls are different pathways.
Envelope choice changes loads and internal comfort.
Large doors/loading access can control bay and frame design.
Foundation reactions remain project-specific.
COMPARISON
Use-case fit before product preference.
The table is deliberately directional. Exact configurations still require project and evidence review.
| Pathway | Best fit | Watch closely |
|---|---|---|
| Open-sided permanent cover | Courts, spectators and weather protection where full enclosure is not required. | Wind uplift, drainage, membrane, lighting and edge weather. |
| Enclosed clear-span hall | Sport, event, community or commercial use needing a controlled internal environment. | Envelope, egress, HVAC, acoustics, fire and large openings. |
| Temporary / relocatable structure | Events or staged programmes where speed and demountability matter. | Anchoring, repeated erection, temporary-occupancy rules and logistics. |
Define the clear internal volume
Court run-off, stage rigging, equipment, seating, vehicle access or process equipment should determine span and height.
Choose enclosure deliberately
Membrane, hard wall, glazing, insulation or mixed envelopes create different comfort, acoustic and structural outcomes.
Coordinate openings early
Large doors and emergency exits should be known before frame bays and bracing zones are frozen.
Match engineering to the destination
Wind, snow where relevant, seismic and foundation conditions require project-specific calculations and local professional review.
PROJECT INPUTS
What to have ready before asking for the exact system.
A stronger brief shortens the gap between product interest and a useful technical/commercial response.
Destination
Use/occupancy
Clear span
Length
Eave/ridge/clear height
Open/enclosed
Envelope type
Door/opening schedule
Wind/snow/seismic criteria
Foundation/ground
Services/HVAC
Erection/logistics
EVIDENCE BOUNDARY
SARENTA range capability is not a substitute for project structural design.
Published material and span references are system-level planning data. Exact structural series, calculations, drawings, anchoring and foundation reactions must match the actual project.
FAQ
Questions project teams usually need answered.
What is the maximum SARENTA clear span?
Selected main-series pathways are published up to 60 m, but exact availability and engineering depend on the chosen structure and project.
Can the same structure be used for sport and events?
Potentially, but clear height, floor, egress, services and occupancy requirements can be very different.
Does Apollo design foundations?
Apollo supplies system data and project reactions where available; local foundation design remains project-specific unless expressly included.