Space Frame Structures

Synonymous with the versatility of Amiya, are the space frame structures. We have designed, fabricated and executed numerous prestigious space frame projects, ranging from bus shelters to stadiums of extreme complexity. Skeletal three-dimensional pantographic frameworks consisting of pin-connected members are generally designated as SpaceFrames. These pre-engineered steel structures are interconnected single, double or multi-layered grids in which three-dimensional load sharing takes place.

Made of cones and nodes, these engineered structures are very flexible and have the following advantages :

• 3-D and very rigid
• Large spans at lower height
• Freedom of design
• Eliminates requirement of mid-columns providing
   geometric stability
• Spacious
• High load-bearing capacity
• Functional aesthetics
• Light and structurally effective
• Column-free clear spans
• Random column placement
• Integral glazing / cladding
• Modularity
•  Load sharing by three-dimensional action      providing maximum accuracy
• Less transportation cost
• Easy expandability
• Assembly-line economics
• Minimum deflection
• Maximum seismic resistant

Configuration of space frame build systems:

• Generally square inverted pyramid modules connected at the top and bottom layers provide the most commonly used Space Frame structures

• Pipes, spherical node, cone, bolt and sleeve are the common components

• There are various types of connection nodes patented by various companies in the world. Two popular nodes are solid spherical nodes per Mero system Germany and hollow spherical node per Unibat

• Polycarbonate sheets, fiberglass reinforced plastic sheets or glazing used for covering, to provide aesthetically beautiful sky light systems . However, colour-coated steel sheets. aluminium sheets and asbestos sheets are also used

• Latticed Space Frame Structures, particularly for roofs are similar to two-way concrete slab or flat plates. These latticed structures, single layer or double layer, include 3-dimensional Space Grid Structures, Domes, Barrel Vaults, Hyperbolic Parabloid Shell Structures, etc.