S P A C E F R A M E S S T R U C TU R E S
Components of Space Frame System
• Axial members known as tubes form the key • There are four main types of connectors,
components of this type of structure. namely tubal node connectors, nodus connectors,
triode tic connectors, and hemispherical dome
connectors.
• These tubes can have circular hollow sections
or rectangular hollow sections which can be
connected
to each other .using connectors.
Components of Space Frame System
Advantages of Space Frame Structure Disadvantages of Space Frame Structure
Space Frame Structure has following advantages, • Some Disadvantages of Space Frame Structure are as
• Space frame structures are easy for transportation, follows,
handle, and stack. • When reinforced concrete has used the construction
• It offers adjustable cambering features. of a space frame structure is limited to 40 feet.
• Very easy to install on-site due to fast installation or • Space frames that span a three-dimensional plate
prefabricated components. structure are based on the rigidity of the triangle and
• It does not require purlins. are composed of linear elements that are usually only
• It is more suitable for structures that have irregular subjected to axial tension or compression.
plan shapes and sites. • Even though there are some connections that
• Also, suitable for a structure that has a large span. are comparatively rigid joints due
• It provides a column-free explicit word. to bending or torsion effects that is insignificant.
• It provides a big spawn at low altitudes.
• It provides minimum deflection.
• The space frame structure also has maximum
seismicity.
• It has an excellent span-to-depth ratio.
• It provides low transportation costs.
• It is lightweight and structurally effective.
• Concentrated loads are distributed
evenly throughout the structure.
• It has very good acoustic properties.
Limitations of Space Frame Structure
• Space Frame Structure has following limitations,
• Space frame trusses can be used for platforms or overhead structures that span large distances without
the need for internal load-bearing supports.
• Space frames are beneficial by them as associated with other common structures; Lightweight, mass
production, rigidity, and versatility.
• Space frames are classified into three types conferring to the number of grid layers; Single, double, or
triple layer.
• Space can be made by frame connection; welding, bolting or threading
• Space frame construction uses three main methods of construction; Scaffolding Method, Block
Assembly Method, Lift-up Method
THE METHOD CHOSEN FOR ERECTION OF A SPACE FRAME DEPENDS ON:
• its behaviour of load transmission
•constructional details, so that it will meet the over all requirements of quality, safety, speed of
construction, and economy
•the scale of the structure being built, the method of jointing the individual elements, and the strength
and rigidity of the space frame until its form is closed must all be considered.
ACCORDING TO CURVATURE
Examples of space frame structure are as follows,
• Stansted Airport
• 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
