The difference between a steel structure and a space frame

First of all, we begin from the connection mode:

1. The nodes of the space frame structure are regarded as hinged and usually connected by bolts;
2. Steel structure joints are regarded as rigid contacts and are usually welded.

1. From the use of materials and forms:
2. The steel structure is based on the steel structure material
3. Space frame from a structural standpoint –

The net frame can be steel net frame, aluminum alloy net frame and so on, but the steel net frame is in the majority in the practical application. Steel structure in addition to the steel grid frame, there are also steel frame, steel door frame and other forms.

III. From the perspective of structure and system:

1. The steel grid structure belongs to the spatial structure system, so the overall force and spatial deformation should be considered in the calculation;
2. The steel structure truss is similar to the plane steel truss, which is a unidirectional stress structure. As long as the strength and stability in the plane are calculated, the stability outside the plane is mainly borne by the bracing bar and tie bar.

Through the above introduction we understand the network frame processing and manufacturing related content. The type of grid, manufacturing technology and so on are different, and as such, we should strictly according to their own standards of choice.