====== space frames ======

^ Techniques infobox ^^
| Image | {{:archive:truss-craftsman.scad.png?240}} |
| designers | Phil and RJ Jergenson |
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| parts | [[:frames|Frames]], [[:nuts|Nuts]], [[:bolts|Bolts]], [[:end_caps|End caps]] |
| techniques | [[:bolting|Bolting]], [[:triangles|Triangles]] |
| tools | [[:wrenches|Wrenches]] |
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| reversible | true |

[[:category:techniques|Category:Techniques]]

==== Introduction ====

A space frame or space structure (3D truss) is a rigid, lightweight, truss-like structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can be used to span large areas with few interior supports. Like the truss, a space frame is strong because of the inherent rigidity of the triangle; flexing loads (bending moments) are transmitted as tension and compression loads along the length of each strut.

==== Challenges ====

A triangle is the simplest geometric figure that will not change shape when the lengths of the sides are fixed. In comparison, both the angles and the lengths of a four-sided figure must be fixed for it to retain its shape.

==== Approaches ====

{{:archive:truss-simple.scad.png?600|Simple truss}}

{{:archive:truss-spacers.scad.png?600|Truss with spacers or stacked washers}}

{{:archive:truss-craftsman.scad.png?600|Truss with tri joints}}

==== References ====

  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truss|Wikipedia: Truss]]
  * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_frame|Wikipedia: Space frame]]

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