Clearspan fabric structure

A method of forming a tent, the method comprising:

• forming at least a first frame structure and a second frame structure, comprising:
• forming a pair of upright posts for each frame structure by connecting a first end of each upright post to a base plate secured to a foundation or a ground surface and connecting a second end of each upright post to a rafter,
• connecting a pair of rafters of each frame structure at a first end to define a peak of each frame structure, and
• connecting a second end of each rafter with a respective upright post, each rafter extending at an angle relative to the respective upright post;
• extending each of a plurality of purlins between two rafters of adjacent frame structures;
• forming a plurality of first and second support members, wherein each of the first support members is provided between the peak of the first frame structure and the second end of the respective upright post of the second frame structure, such that each of the first support members extends diagonally within a plane defined by ridge purlins, corresponding rafters and cave purlins of the first and second frame structures, and each of the second support members extends diagonally between two adjacent upright posts of two said adjacent frame structures;
• installing at least one keder track on at least one of the two rafters;
• and
• providing at least one roof fabric having keder edges that are received by the at least one keder track, such that the at least one roof fabric extends between the two rafters.