Space Frame

Space frame derive their strength from the inherent rigidity of the triangular frame; flexing loads (bending moments) are transmitted as tension and compression loads along the length of each strut.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Force action labelled "A" in the image shown is ...

• Uniform load

• Compression

• Tension

• Bending moment

Force action labelled "B" in the image shown is ...

• Uniform load

• Compression

• Tension

• Bending moment

• Shear stresses

The main components of space frames are ...

• Chord member

• Nodes

• Support member

• Tube member

• String member

In the image shown, the type of support member used is ...

• Frame capital

• 4 points cruciform

• Top chord support

• Wall support

Methods to assemble the space frames into its position are ...

• Single lift method

• Segmented lift method

• In-situ method

• Traditional method

This method require the frame to be assembled completely at the ground level and lifted by cranes to it final position.

• Single lift method

• Segmented lift method

• In-situ method

• Traditional method

The items labelled "A" in the image shown are ...

• Standard joints

• Top chords

• Bottom chords

• Bracing members

• Steel struts

The items labelled "C" in the image shown are ...

• Standard joints

• Top chords

• Bottom chords

• Bracing members

• Steel struts

The items labelled "D" in the image shown are ...

• Standard joints

• Top chords

• Bottom chords

• Bracing members

• Steel struts