Bill Tillman Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) It's been a very long time since I dove into space frame geometry. I think it was 1980 something. I'm trying to dust off my skill set on this and finding it is quite a challenge. Does anyone have any reference on this? In particular, I'm trying layout in 3D model for a rendering I want to show the client. I think I've got it close but it just doesn't work quite right and I got to believe there is a mathematical method to solve this. I've attached my primary layout information. When I tried to set the depth of the frame using the angles I calculated something doesn't fit just right. Any advice would be appreciated. The design parameters I'm shooting for: Tube size = 3"x3"x3/16" Steel Module = 60" x 60" Depth = 36" Space Frame(01).dwg Edited August 29, 2020 by Bill Tillman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrm Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 The most popular configuration for a space frame is based on a pyramid cell, highlighted in red below. Is that what you seek to construct? If so create a simple single line rectangular 3D grid 60 x 60 x 36 and use it to layout your steel tubes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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