topic Re: Space Frame Detailing?? in Modeling

Space Frame Detailing??

Anonymous — Wed, 03 May 2006 15:49:48 GMT

Hi there,

I'm currently preparing a hand in for a uni proejct and struggling to find some construction details that I need. The building is mostly earth sheltered; concrete frame, and in one area has a rectangular space frame which will be adjoined to reinforced concrete walls along each edge.... can anyone suggest how the frame is supported by the walls... i.e. what the detail might be like or if theres anywhere online I could find something similar to give me a rough idea... I've been searching but not found anything as yet..

Thanks in advance!

Re: Space Frame Detailing??

Anonymous — Sat, 06 May 2006 08:44:13 GMT

That'll be a no then?

Re: Space Frame Detailing??

Thomas Holm — Sat, 06 May 2006 10:46:35 GMT

Well, yes. 😉

I guess you by space frame mean something like http://www.geometrica.com/Architectural/SpecsAndDetails/SpaceFrame/SpaceFrame.htm (there are some details there)

My only advice is Google is your friend. Otherwise, this is what structural engineers are for...

But such a space frame has the advantage that all static loads it transfers to the supports are vertical (except for windloads adn such). So you won't need any special reinforcements in its supports, just the usual for it's own weight and payload (snow, equipment etc) and dynamic forces like wind. If the supports are concrete, an experienced architect could dimension by thumb in the initial sketches and then let the structural guys dimension the steel reinforcements within. Your supervisor should be able to guide you.

Re: Space Frame Detailing??

Anonymous — Sun, 07 May 2006 10:01:56 GMT

Thanks for the reply and the link! Yeh I know its not technically the architects job... just in uni they ask us to draw up our structure and do some detailing!

Re: Space Frame Detailing??

Thomas Holm — Sun, 07 May 2006 11:39:50 GMT

You're welcome! Good luck!