Advancements in testing, modelling and standardisation of structural membranes

In recent years, considerable steps have been made in the field of membrane structures. After many years of development, the first European design standard for tensioned membrane structures has been published. This work was accompanied by numerous advancements in testing and modelling of structural membranes. This contribution provides an overview over the contributions of the Institute for Metal and Lightweight Structures at the University of Duisburg‐Essen, Germany, in this context. Additionally, it displays developments since the publication of the design standard and provides an outlook on the planned work for the coming years. The goal of the efforts is the transformation of the first design standard into a Eurocode for membrane structures and a set of accompanying product and testing standards.