gergikablolu

Gergikablolu is a Turkish term used in architecture and engineering to describe a class of structures whose primary load path relies on tensile cables rather than rigid members. The word is a compound of gergi (tension) and kablo (cable), with the suffix -lu meaning “having” or “characterized by.” In practice, gergikablolu configurations emphasize cable-driven systems, where stay cables, suspenders, or tendons carry main tensile forces and interact with limited compression elements.

In Turkish architectural and civil engineering discourse, the concept is used to refer to lightweight, cable-supported forms such as roof coverings, pavilions, or facades where cables control shape, sway, and stability. It is not a formal technical category in international standards, and its precise meaning can vary among authors or projects.

The term remains largely descriptive rather than prescriptive, and it often coexists with related notions such as tensegrity, cable-stayed structures, or tensile architecture. Related concepts include tensegrity, cable-stayed structures, and stay cables.