A modern space frame processing plant is a necessity for engineering construction

The modern construction industry needs advanced engineering technology to support, and space frame engineering construction has become an indispensable part of it. The construction of space frame engineering requires professional teams and facilities, and a modern space frame processing plant has naturally become an indispensable condition. This article aims to introduce the characteristics, technology and necessity of engineering construction of a modern space frame processing plant.

1. Features of modern space frame processing plants

Modern space frame processing plants usually use CAD software for design and drawing, and advanced machinery and equipment achieve fast and accurate processing, such as CNC bending machines, CNC shearing machines, CNC cutting machines, CNC punching machines, etc. Among them, the addition of numerical control equipment has greatly improved production efficiency and product quality, and improved the industry competitiveness of products. In addition, modern space frame processing plants are equipped with professional inspection equipment, such as three-coordinate measuring machines, to ensure the quality of products.

2. Necessity of Space Frame Engineering Construction

The purpose of space frame engineering construction is to ensure the stability and safety of the building. Today, the environment and conditions that the construction industry is facing are becoming more complex and uncertain, so more sophisticated, efficient and safe space frame engineering construction is required.

Improve construction efficiency

The traditional construction mode requires construction workers to make and process it manually, which has problems such as low accuracy, heavy workload, and low efficiency. The modern space frame processing plant uses CAD software for modeling and CNC machine equipment for production, which greatly improves construction efficiency.

improve product quality

Using advanced design and production software, compared with traditional manual operations, CNC machines reduce errors compared with manual processing, and can produce more standardized and accurate space frame products. In addition, the quality control and management of products are also more stringent, such as checking and testing the full size and bearing performance of nodes and reinforcements of large space frames.

better security

There are often some potential safety hazards at the construction site, such as workers working at heights, lifting and hanging objects, and other issues. The space frame products produced by the modern space frame processing plant put all the work on the safe ground, thereby reducing the number of high-altitude operations and reducing the risk of workers.

3. Construction technology of space frame engineering

The construction of space frame engineering is divided into three stages: design preparation, processing and manufacturing, and assembly construction:

Design preparation stage: Carry out space certification, analysis of terrain and landform, analysis of meteorological, climate and other environmental factors, determine the construction site, draw construction drawings, and conduct simulation and verification.

Processing and manufacturing stage: process the space frame structure according to the design drawings, and use numerical control equipment for high-precision processing.

Assembling and construction stage: The space frame is installed and assembled on site, hoisted and positioned by machinery, and the installation of the space frame structure is completed.

Four. Conclusion

The modern space frame processing plant is gradually becoming the standard equipment in the construction industry. It is characterized by standardization, specialization, and automation. The design, production, inspection, and delivery links are all subject to corresponding quality control. Modern space frame processing plants play an important role in the construction of space frame projects, and are of great significance to improving the efficiency and safety of network construction.

Space Frame Engineering: A Bridge Between Heaven and Earth

With the development of the city and the advancement of modernization, the height of buildings gradually increases, and the distance between buildings also expands. However, the traditional combination of individual buildings can no longer meet the development needs of urban economy, population and culture. Therefore, a new architectural concept—space frame engineering emerged as the times require and has become an important part of modern urban architecture.

Space frame engineering first originated from ancient bridge construction. Traditional bridges are composed of independent piers, bridge arches and other supporting structures. The space frame is to build a variety of grid-like support frames between buildings to form multiple buildings into an interconnected and interrelated whole, thus forming a large-scale building complex with multiple functions.

One of the characteristics of space frame engineering is spatial connectivity and visual coherence. Architects and engineers usually design various efficient grid and frame structures between buildings. These support structures form a seamless connection between buildings, making the buildings visually look like a whole, thus creating a spatial connectivity and visual coherence.

In the construction of modern cities, space frame engineering has become an indispensable part. Not only is it widely used in commercial plazas, large stadiums, cultural centers and other large building complexes, but also in some special occasions, space frame engineering has also been more and more used. For example, in the construction of transportation infrastructure such as subways and expressways, the space frame can realize the seamless connection of the road network through the expansion of time and space; in municipal public works, the space frame can provide more convenient and efficient services for all things in the city through the connection of different forms of buildings and facilities.

In addition, space frame engineering also has high economic and environmental benefits. First of all, multiple buildings are connected together through a grid-like support structure, which can save the cost of building independent buildings on the ground and infrastructure, and greatly reduce the cost of manpower, material resources and financial resources in the process of building construction; secondly, space frame engineering can make full use of the space between buildings, so that these spaces can be fully utilized, thereby improving the utilization rate of urban land; finally, space frame engineering can also resist wind, earthquake, snow and other natural disasters, making the entire building complex safer, more reliable and more durable.

Of course, compared with traditional buildings, space frame engineering has certain challenges and difficulties in the process of design, construction and maintenance. First of all, the space and height of different buildings are often very different, and a variety of engineering technologies and calculation methods are required to design appropriate support and connection structures; secondly, the construction of space frame projects involves the coordination of multiple construction units, involving the coordination of various responsibilities and rights, and requires the establishment of a set of reasonable management systems; finally, because space frame projects are located at high altitudes or in special-shaped areas, they require superb safety skills and professional team support in terms of maintenance, maintenance, inspection and renewal.

Generally speaking, the space frame engineering is a bridge connecting the sky and the earth. Its advantages lie in spatial connectivity and visual continuity, and it has an irreplaceable position in modern urban architecture. Although there are many challenges and difficulties in the process of design, construction and maintenance, with the continuous innovation of modern technology and engineering technology, the advantages and applications of space frame engineering will become more and more significant, contributing more to the development of cities and the progress of civilization.

Space frame manufacturer's transportation and storage requirements for craft accessories

       Before the process engineering, the space frame manufacturer will process the parts of the accessories.

After the coating of the accessory surface is dry, the space frame is checked in detail after drying the coating of the accessories. The surface coating of the packaging protection component is a complete drying state, ensuring that the components and parts are not deformed, damaged, and no loss.

The names, numbers, weights, and hanging points of the space frame of the space frame packaging, the name, number, weight, and hanging point position, etc., and fill in the packaging list.

In the installation order of the process attachment, the space frame structure accessories is assembled according to the unit, and the configuration is complete and re -supply. The stacking venue on the spot can meet the needs of the on -site installation order.

During the transportation of space frame accessories, the length and weight of the space frame craft accessories are combined with the appropriate transportation vehicles. The fulcrum of the space frame accessories on the transport vehicle, the length of the two ends, and the method of ligation must ensure that the space frame accessories do not produce deformation and not damage the coating.

The daily storage requirements of the craft accessories of the space frame to ensure that the ground floor is flat and firm. Divide and store according to the type, model, and installation order of the components; the bottom cushion should have sufficient support surface to prevent the fulcrum from sinking. When the same type of space frame accessories are stacked, the fulcrum of each layer of the space frame accessories should be kept on the same vertical line to prevent the space frame accessories from being fractured and deformed.

After the craft accessories to the construction site, the relevant personnel should check the details of the accessories, check the number of accessories entry accessories, and check the factory certificate and related information.

Principles to be Followed in Choosing Appropriate Space Frame Engineering Design Form

       There are many different forms for the design of space frame processing engineering, but depending on the environment, the selected form may be different. The following are the basic principles to be followed in the selection of space frame processing engineering:

1. Large-span space frame processing engineering: three-way cross space frame and triangular pyramid space frame are preferred;

2. Plane cross truss system: If the plane shape is square or close to square, it is better to adopt the orthogonal and upright form. When the plane shape is rectangular, the orthogonal and oblique form should be adopted. It is not recommended to adopt the oblique and oblique form.

3. The space frame of the quadrangular pyramid system is evenly loaded and has the best rigidity; the space frame is placed upright to save steel, which is convenient for lighting and ventilation, and the oblique and star shape are conducive to giving full play to the strength of the material.

4. When the planar shape is trigonal, hexagonal or circular, the triangular pyramid system space frame is the first choice. Among them, the triangular pyramid space frame has the highest rigidity, followed by the evacuated triangular pyramid, but it saves materials and has a simple structure, and the honeycomb shape has the worst rigidity. It should be combined with peripheral supports when selecting.

5. Selection of support mode: Peripheral support is suitable for large and mid-span space frames; point support is flexible in layout, suitable for factories and warehouses with large column spacing, and mixed support is suitable for hangars or assembly workshops. The selection of the space frame processing project is not a random choice. It should be considered according to many factors such as the environment and function of the site, so as to ensure that the space frame building can play its due value.

The key factors and solutions that affect the success of the overall installation and construction of the space frame with soil method

The overall installation and construction of the space frame earth method requires relatively high requirements for the construction plan and the operating staff. In terms of safety management, the preparation and approval of the construction plan, safety technical disclosure, staff training and education, and safety inspection and acceptance must be done carefully. In particular, the overall improvement and installation of the grid must be refined and improved in advance from the plan, all possible problems must be considered, and corresponding preventive measures must be taken.

The unified coordinated command and the overall cooperation of all operators are critical, and targeted training and exercises are required before the process is implemented.

The overall improvement plan for space frame processing requires technically perfect measures to address the difficulties and hazards of the construction process. The main points are as follows:

(1) Choose the appropriate number of lifting brackets: According to the space frame weigh, select the appropriate number of lifting brackets to lift the space frame processing project as a whole after calculation.

(2) Fair arrangement of lifting brackets: The arrangement of lifting brackets is very important. If it’s not fair, it will cause uneven forces on the lifting brackets and cause large deformation of the space frame. By checking the overall weight of the space frame and the weight distribution, the position of the lifting bracket is determined, so that the bracket basically divides the space frame weigh. In addition, pay attention to the influence of the position of the hanging points on the force of the space frame members and nodes to avoid deformation or even damage beyond the permitted range.

(3) Correctly erect the hawser cable: the angle of hawser cable erection is controlled between 30 and 45 degrees, and it is tensioned with a 5t hand chain hoist. During the lifting process, the grid members may interfere with the hawser cable. At this time, the spare hawser cable must be erected and fastened first, and then the original cable wind rope should be loosened.

(4) Choose a suitable lifting bracket: Considering the installation height and stability of the bracket, we chose the standard section of the QTZ125 tower crane as the lifting bracket. The lifting bracket composed of the standard section of the tower crane is far more satisfactory in terms of strength and bending performance. The lifting needs of the grid. It is simple and safe to ensure the stability of the lifting bracket.

(5) The ground endurance of the foundation of the lifting bracket should meet the requirements to avoid uneven settlement after the force is applied, and the foundation should be determined by calculation.

2. The chain hoist breaks

The chain hoist is the key facility of the whole process, and it is necessary to ensure that there are no problems in the hoist during the lifting.

To this end, take the following measures:

The position of the gourd is reasonably arranged to ensure that the force of the gourd is even.

Choose an appropriate number of hoists to ensure a certain safety factor when hoisting.

Choose a gourd of fair tonnage to ensure that the gourd is not damaged when it is lifted.

The gourd should be strictly inspected and carefully maintained before use, and it has normal conditions of use.

Always check the quality changes of the gourd during the lifting process to ensure the smooth lifting.

3. Work at high altitude

Space frame installation work should be placed on the ground as much as possible to reduce high-altitude operations and increase the construction safety factor. When the space frame is lifted, the lift area should be set up to prevent unrelated staff from entering the work area.

What kind of construction works is the space frame suitable for?

   Space frame is a space structure made of multiple members connected by nodes in the form of grid, adopt the construction method of factory manufacturing and site installation, which can shorten the period, reduce cost, improve economic performance. A more professional company can supply better Space frame, and choosing better materials can reduce the cost, which will lead a more prominent performance in the durability and aesthetic. 

   Space frame company can be used in the construction of the station roof, the stadium, the stands, the gas station, the theater the exhibition hall and so on. In addition, the dome structure of Space frame company is suitable for large-span roof, because it has the advantages of space force, big stiffness, saving in material, good seismic performance, low building height, attractive appearance. At present, the roof of large stadiums, exhibition halls, cinemas, theaters, industrial factories, warehouses and other construction projects adopts dome structure.

The top chord assembly and welding steps of the space frame

The top chord assembly and electric welding of steel structure space frame work steps:

1.Put in the longitudinal bars of the upper chord plan space frame to check whether the longitudinal parts and specifications of the top chord ball are appropriate.

2.Put in the transverse bars of the top chord plan space frame to check whether the longitudinal parts and specifications of the top chord ball are appropriate.

3. According to the proper adjustment of the diagonal web member of the three-dimensional small assembly module, the longitudinal and transverse bars of the top chord and the electric welding ball are properly in place. The way to adjust the oblique web members to not only laser cut too long bars, but also to open the angle of view of the transverse bars with inverted chains, so that the rods are properly in place. Ensure the proper size of the top chord grid.

4. Adjust the gaps, and weld the upper chord members after the gap foundation reaches the standard.

5. After the upper chord is fixed, weld the lower chord ball and the transverse bar to make the connection strong.

6. Check space frame specifications and push forward gradually.

The installation of web member and upper chord should be carried out in coordination with each other.

7.After the completion of the installation of the space frame pavement, the project acceptance shall be carried out according to the general specifications of the strips or blocks for the installation of the space frame.

8. The space frame to be hoisted must be hoisted (lifted) after the welding process is finished, the welding appearance quality and the welding ultrasonic flaw detector are reported to reach the standard.

The causes of paint loss during the processing of steel space frame structure

The space frame steel structure is sanded and painted according to the requirements of anti-corrosion. The amount of paint is largely related to the thickness of the dry film, as well as the construction method and coating system.

Paint loss caused by the surface roughness of the workpiece.

When painting the spray-treated surface, the film thickness at the peak of the steel plate should be less than the waves film thickness. In order to meet the anti-corrosion thickness requirements at the peak (to avoid pitting corrosion), the paint "hidden" in the pits of the waves is equivalent to being wasted, which is the "steel plate roughness consumption loss". The following table shows the paint loss caused by different spraying methods (expressed in dry film thickness):

Paint loss caused by uneven film thickness distribution

After the film thickness reaches or exceeds the specified film thickness during the acceptance of the paint film after construction, the technical service representative, the supervisor or the owner will sign as normal, but the part that does not meet the specified film thickness will be required to recoat, so it will inevitably cause "excessive thickness" loss. The specific factors leading to uneven distribution of paint film thickness mainly include: worker proficiency, construction environment, simple or complex construction work piece (flat work piece), and construction method (no air spraying, air spraying, brushing, rolling).

Processing and construction waste

Space frame steel structure processing and construction waste refers to the waste of paint that is lost to the surrounding environment or the ground without reaching the surface of the construction workpiece. If there is no air spraying, the loss of paint is about 10-20%, if there is air spraying, the loss of paint is more than 50%, and the loss of rolling is about 5%. When the brush is well controlled, it is relatively less. Bridge spraying in high wind environment can cause more than 100% waste.

Waste of paint remaining in the container. After the paint is applied, the average loss of the paint remaining on the inner wall of the paint bucket and the rubber tube is about 5%.

In summary, the paint loss coefficient during construction is mainly caused by the loss of surface roughness of the workpiece, the loss of uneven paint film thickness, the waste of construction, and the waste of residual paint in the container.

Is the Steel Structure Sound Proof?

 In the case of steel structure, the first elements must be considered, but there are a lot of, especially sound insulation and noise reduction, we should pay great attention to it, then the application of steel structure can really play the actual effect of sound insulation and noise reduction?

(1) After adding the glass fiber cotton, it can reasonably block the circulation of goods in the middle of the gas. Because the sound can be spread, when a sound is blocked by an object as it travels, it can play a relieving effect, so it can reduce the decibel level.

(2) After adding the glass fiber cotton, it can change the actual effect of the audio in the whole sound transmission process. If you change the frequency problem of the audio, you can reduce it. In addition, it can also change the direction of the audio, so it can be solved between each other 

(3) In view of the steel structure, two walls can be applied to the design proposal, and after that have two walls, can give a voice two solutions on top, so a lower than before, and for the steel structure, it can change the malleability, reasonably reduces the solid state fast propagation in the middle of the building, the decrease in speed means that the quality of the sound is just beginning to diminish.

The above content is my detailed introduction of the application of steel structure can really play the actual effect of sound insulation and noise reduction, I hope can help you.

Do steel structure and steel space frame have to do fire protection?

Whether steel structure and steel space frame are painted with fire-retardant coating should be determined according to the fire risk category. The "Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings" explicitly stipulates that Category D and E are not necessary to be painted, but Category C and above must be. Steel as a building material has some unavoidable defects in fire protection. Its mechanical properties, such as yield point, tensile strength and elastic modulus will drop sharply due to the increase in temperature. Therefore, it is very necessary to make steel space frame and steel structures for fire protection. Steel structures and stainless steel space frame usually lose load-bearing capacity at a temperature of 450 to 650°C, and then they occur great deformation that would result in the bend of columns and beams. This excessive deformation will make the steel unusable. Generally, the fire protection limit of unprotected steel structure is about 15 minutes. The length of this time is also related to the speed at which the component absorbs heat. To make steel structure materials overcome the shortcomings of fire protection in practical applications, it is necessary to carry out fire protection treatment. The purpose is to increase the fire protection to the limit specified in the design code. There are various methods to prevent the deformation and collapse of the steel structure in the fire. The key is to adopt different methods according to different situations, such as using heat insulation and fireproof materials to prevent frame from direct burning, reducing the speed of heat transfer to delay the time of temperature rise and strength weakening. But no matter what method is adopted, the principle is the same.

How to reasonably reduce the engineering construction and processing cost of space frame structure

How to reduce the engineering construction and processing cost of space frame structure？ Let’s take a look.

First, we can pay attention to the size of the entire project. Although the space is fixed, we can reduce the size of the entire project by reducing the amount of coverage. Once the entire size is reduced, then the price of our project is definitely lowered accordingly, which we believe everyone can understand.

Second, if the size of the grid cannot be changed, then we can focus on its design. There are generally three different design schemes, and the material costs used are different, such as the triangular vertebral design. Compared with the quadrangular pyramid design, the material cost is much more.

Third, in addition to choosing a relatively simple design with less materials, we can also save in the materials of the entire product, such as thinning the inner wall of the stainless steel pipe to make the material of the entire steel pipe If it is reduced, a considerable amount of expenditure can be saved.

No matter what method of price reduction is, it’s all based on engineering safety.

Hoisting steps of steel space frame structure

     The connection point of the steel space frame structure is a key step to connect the components of the junction and transmit the load. The development of an effective connection point design plan is crucial to the safety factor of the steel space frame structure, the production and installation, the construction schedule and the project budget. Immediate hazard. The connection points of the space frame are divided into internal connection points and rubber bearing connection points. The design plan and structure should comply with the requirements of effective support, reliable force transmission, simple structure, and convenient manufacturing and installation. Frame connection points are divided into several categories, each of which is electric welded thick steel plate connection point, electric welded hollow ball connection point, anchor bolt ball connection point, immediate intersecting connection point and welded pipe connection point.

The lifting steps of the steel space frame:

     1. Side-by-side high and low-span roof hoisting: be sure to install the high-span first and then the low-span, which is beneficial to the flatness of the high- and low-span steel beams.

     2. Side-by-side installation of large span and small span: be sure to install the large span first, and then install the small span. To

     3. Installations with larger side-by-side rooms and fewer rooms: first hoist the larger room, and then hoist the smaller room. To

     4. Hoisting of prefabricated components under most engineering construction conditions, the longitudinal prefabricated components are hoisted first, and then the plan view prefabricated components are hoisted, that is, the comprehensive installation method is selected for lifting. The layout of the hoisting machine and the line of operation of the space frame: the installation of the space frame should integrate the structural characteristics of the project, site conditions, and the working half of the crane on the spot, and carry out the layout of the hoisting machinery and equipment and the line of operation beforehand. The overall planning of the crane makes full use of the high efficiency of the crane to ensure the orderly development of the lifting.

Large span, light weight, various shapes and beautiful appearance of space frame structure

Space frame structure is widely used as the roof structure of gymnasiums, exhibition halls, clubs, theaters, cafeterias, conference rooms, station hall, aircraft hangars, workshops, etc.

It has the characteristics of high industrialization, light weight, good stability and beautiful appearance. 

There are 6 advantages of the space frame： 

1. Large span-suitable for roofs of large space structures;

2. Space force-give full play to the strength of steel;

3. Light weight-saving steel;

4. Good earthquake resistance-hinged to the building, it is not easy to damage after being stressed;

5. Fast construction-short production period and shorter on-site construction time.

6. Beautiful structure-the structure itself has a modern flavor, full of boldness and beauty. 

Our company has been committed to space truss processing, design, production and construction for many years, and has been engaged in the design, processing, and construction of a number of large-scale grids in China. The understanding of the concept of Chinese green buildings has been at the forefront of space truss companies.

Our philosophy is that the designed space truss should not only be practical, but more importantly, it must be green enough to effectively save resources and achieve the best construction purpose.

Calculation of Bolt Ball

     The process of the bolt ball involves the angular position of chord member and web member and the size of corresponding bolt hole. Chord members are cross orthogonal, and the positions of web members are controlled by two sets of angles. One set is the intersection angle between the horizontal projection position of web member and chord member, and the other set is the angle of intersection between web member and its projection plane.

     The bolt ball can be calculated according to the size and thickness of the space frame provided by the design drawing.

Significance of bolt ball calculation:

1. Check the accuracy of the bolt ball processing drawing provided by the design.

2. Provide bolt ball processing drawings for lofting and guide processing.

3. Manually calculate whether there is overlap between the members.

4. When there is an angle of intersection between chord member and support, it can provide guidance for the processing factory to weld supports and support ribs.