Types of Space Frame Structure

There are various types of Space Frame Structure classified into different types, but first, let’s know the spaceframe structure.

A Space Frame structure can be defined as a rigid, lightweight, (rigid) truss-like structure. Moreover, It is constructed from interlocking struts (structural elements) in a geometric pattern. Additionally, The Space frames can be used efficiently to cover huge areas with minimum interior supports.

A space frame structure’s robustness is due to its inherent rigidity of the triangle and flexing loads that are transmitted as tension and compression loads along the length of each strut.

Types of Space Frame Structure

According to Curvature

• Flat Covers
• Barrel Vaults
• Spherical Domes

According to Numbers of Grid Layers

• Single Layer
• Double Layer
• Triple Layer

Flat Covers:

 

• Firstly, Spatial Structures Made of Planar Substructures
• Secondly, The planes are transmitted through the horizontal bars and the shear forces are supported by the diagonals.

Barrel Vaults

• It has a cross-section of a simple arc

Spherical Domes

• These domes are made of an intricate network of steel sections
• Also, Typically, the use of tetrahedral modules or pyramids and additional supports are require from the skin
• All elements are in one single layer

Single-layer

• All elements are in one single layer

                                                            Single Layer

Double Layer

 

                                                Double Layer

• They usually use space frames
• In addition, The elements are arrang in two parallel layers at a fix distance from each other.
• Diagonal bars linking nodes of both layers in different directions

Triple Layer

• Placed in three parallel lines connected by diagonals.
• They are mostly use for large spans

 

 

Space Frame Structure Examples

Examples of space frame structure are as follows,

• Stansted Airport London
• Bank of China Tower and Louvre Pyramid
• Rogers Centre
• McCormick Place East in Chicago
• Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil
• Eden Project in Cornwall, England
• Globen, Sweden
• Biosphere 2 by John P. Allen, Phil Hawes
• Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York
• Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain
• Sochi International Airport in Sochi, Russia
• Entrance to Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
• Harbin Opera House in China
• Heydar Aliyev Centre in Azerbaijan

 

We recommend you the best space frame architectures

Mosaned specializes in long–span, column-free and small to large volume space frame structures for industrial or architectural applications.

Mosaned space frame system, with its steel bars and nodes, not only distributes loads more efficiently but also provides an elegant interior that can span up to 100 m in a flat space frame or 300 m in a curved configuration.

Also, Their projects include schools, public buildings, transportation structures, museums, corporate office buildings, and beyond.

Especially, Mosaned structures are 100% prefabricate, with easy assemble mechanical connections. Also, The connection between tubes is mechanical and efficient and requires no welding.

The connector itself is a full-body steel node hub. The tubes are screw and fasten at their ends to this node element. All the elements are produce either galvanize, paint, or of stainless material as per customer needs.