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Lecture 14.5 : Space Structure Systems
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Historical Background
1.3 Different Types of System
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Two dimensional grids
1.3.2.1 Single layer grids
1.3.2.2 Double layer grids
1.3.3 Cylindrical vaults
1.3.4 Domes
2. DESIGN OF SPATIAL TRUSS SYSTEMS
2.1 Conceptual design
2.2 Design Method
2.3 Initial Sizing
2.4 Choice of the Structural System
2.5 Qualification Procedure
3 ANALYSIS OF SPACE TRUSS SYSTEMS
3.1 Different Analysis Methods
3.2 Design Assumptions
3.3 Limit of Validity of the Methods Described
3.4 Displacement Method
4. FABRICATION OF SPACE TRUSSES
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Structural System
4.3 Methods of Fabrication and Erection
5. CONCLUDING SUMMARY
6. REFERENCES
7. ADDITIONAL READING