Emergence / Proliferation of
space frame structures:
With the advent of new
building techniques, a significant progress made in the process of the
development of the space frame structures, which frequently provide the right
answer and satisfy the requirements for lightness, economy, speedy construction,
durability & seismic resistance. This rapid proliferation of the space frame was mainly due to
its great structural potential and visual beauty. Space frame structures are characterized by their considerable stiffness and rigidity,
by their remarkable ability to have large spans without middle supports and by
their capacity to carry concentrated or non-symmetric loads.
According to the structural analysis
approach, a space structure is
analyzed by assuming rigid
joints that cause internal torsions and moments in the members, where every
truss will resist the load acting on it independently & further transfers
the load to the columns on each end.
In the space frame structural systems, steel is widely used for effective construction and to establish the
use of steel in our country, various new techniques are needed like
pre-stressing of steel and effective use of steel members by reducing the
compression force. The three-dimensional character of space frame structures
includes flat surfaces with loading perpendicular to the plane as well as
curved surfaces. The important factors that influence the rapid development of
the space frame are cited as follows:
- · Large Indoor Space
- · A Minimum Interference From Internal Supports
- · Greater Operational Efficiency
Space frame construction:
Space frame construction systems
are featured by their high considerable stiffness & rigidity, by their
remarkable ability to cover the large spans without middle supports and by
their capacity to withstand concentrated and/or non-symmetric loads. Space
frame construction systems are high technology products, which are able to
carry concentrated and non-symmetric loads, and cover large spans without
intermediate supports. Their Long lifetime is guaranteed, since many worth-remembering
space frame projects have been designed & constructed by the company “Hindustan
Alcox Limited” in last three decades using a variety of configurations.
In order to take full advantage of an industrialized system
of construction, the units of space frames are usually produced in bulk in the
factory. Space frames can be built from simple prefabricated units, which are
of standard size & shape. These units can be easily transported and rapidly
assembled on site by skilled labor. As one of the best stadium roof & shed manufacturers, the company “Hindustan Alcox
Limited” has sustained its growth & adapted with
today’s emerging trends by creating well engineered and complex space frame
structures.
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Hindustan Alcox
Limited, New Delhi
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