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Space frame Structures
Buddhika Lanka Ranaweera(c) Buddhika Lanka Ranaweera
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A space frame or
space structure is a
truss-like, lightweight
rigid structure.
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History
Swatara State Park in Pennsylvani
Vierendeel bridge at Grammene, Belgium
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Miramar Hotel, Barcelona, Spain
Miramar Metroplex ,San Diego, CA
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Aircraft hangers
Factories
Cinema halls
Exhibition halls
Airports
Canopies
APPLICATIONS
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TheoryForce
Tension
Com
pres
sion
Com
pression
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Tetrahedron
A tetrahedron shape is the simplest space
truss, consisting of six members which meet
at four joints.
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Nodes
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Members/Struts
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Typical Connections
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Cont……
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Some basic patterns
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Pattern creation by element removal
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1. SKELETON FRAMEWORKS
Number of bars interconnected at the nodes
2. STRESSED SKIN SYSTEMS
Using a composition of thin sheet material and ribs is a total
structural system called STRESSED SKIN. It is the structural
system used in aircraft, the space shuttle, unit body
automobiles
3. SUSPENDED STRUCTURES
Form of long-span structure that is subject to tension and uses
suspension cables for support.
TYPES OF SPACE-FRAMES
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Large spans can be achieved
Concentrated loads are evenly distributed on the entire
structure
Pleasing decorative appearance
Fast installation at site due to pre-fabricated
components
Very good acoustical properties
Advantages of Space-Frames
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CostMcCormick Place
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the United States.Exhibit hall floor 2,670,000 sq ft (248,000 m2)
Construction cost $ 35 million
$ 13.1 for 1 sq ft
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The Ericsson Globe
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Disaster
Leightons Stadium
Malaysia
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