Analytical Study on Hollow Space Grid Connector

Nidhi A Mehta; V. A. Arekar; A. N. Desai

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Analytical Study on Hollow Space Grid Connector

Author(s):

Nidhi A Mehta , BVM Engineering College ; V. A. Arekar, BVM Engineering College; A. N. Desai, BVM Engineering College

Keywords:

ANSYS, Hollow Connector, Double layer grid, Space structures

Abstract:

Double layer grids are an important family of space structures used to cover large spaces. For ease in fabrication, handling and speedy on-site erection double layer grid is widely used. Connecting members of double layered grid plays a vital role in structural strength as well as economical aspect of the structure. The present study is on balancing both the structural & economic aspect of Connection system of double layered grid structure. An attempt has been made to reduce the weight of recently developed Truncated Hexahedron connector i.e. THH 130 by making it hollow. Both, solid THH130 and hollow THH130 models have been analysed using ANSYS software and results of stresses have been obtained under different static loads. The comparison of the result validates the possibility of it being economically feasible solution.