As defined by architecture and structural engineering field, a space frame or space structure refers to a truss-like, lightweight rigid structure built up with interwoven struts in a geometric shape. Space frames are applied to range vast areas by means of few interior supports.
Similar to truss, a space frame is endurable due to the constitutional hardness of the triangle. Adjustable loads (bending moments) are delivered as tension and compression loads along the length of each strut.
In a space truss or space frame structure, there exists a three-dimensional truss to combat with lateral forces. In a normal truss, horizontal, vertical, and diagonal members function on a single plane whereas a space truss applies diagonal connections which seperate outside of the plane.
A space truss generally appears as various interlocking pyramidal outlines. A tetrahedron shape belongs to the elementary space truss, containing six members which converge at four joints.
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