SPACE

STRUCTURES

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 Definition

Space frame structures are structural systems with three dimensional

assemblies of linear elements, in which the forces are transferred in a three
dimensional manner. The steel space frame structures are popular in covering
the large areas with or without any intermittent supports. The space structures
are widely used to construct the transmission line towers, micro wave towers,
airport hangers, swimming pools, sports stadiums, exhibition halls, community
halls, industrial buildings, bridges, railway platforms etc. The popularity and use
of space structures are due to its ability to resist and redistribute the large
concentrated and unsymmetrical loading. The space structures have higher
reliability and stability. They have become known for their aesthetical view, light
weight, ease of fabrication, reassembling and their higher percentage
reusability.

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Definition

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CLASSIFICATION OF SPACE STRUCTURES

Space
Structures

Skeleton Stressed skin Suspended

frame work structures structures

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Materials used in space frames

1) Timber
2) Steel
3) Aluminum
4) Plastic
5) concrete

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Advantages and disadvantages

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Advantages and disadvantages

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Advantages and disadvantages

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Advantages and disadvantages

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Advantages and disadvantages

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 CLASSIFICATION OF SPACE STRUCTURES

Space
Structures

Skeleton Stressed skin Suspended

frame work structures structures

Flexible Cable
Single double multiple
membrane network
layer layer layer
system system

Single Double
curvature curvature

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CLASSIFICATION OF SPACE STRUCTURES
Skeleton system/grid structures /reticulated
structures/space frames structures

Single double multiple

layer layer layer

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 CLASSIFICATION OF SPACE STRUCTURES
Skeleton system/grid structures /reticulated
structures/space frames structures

Single double multiple

layer layer layer

Folded Pitched
straight curved
plate hipped

Lattice True
grid space
grids 13