Large Covered Structure

Basics

• This page goes over what is the lowest cost, fastest to build, permanent, but easily disassembled, structure that offers a large working space free from rain, wind, and snow? *This structure should be based on common industrial materials.
  • For an engineered structure - steel is a good option
• Wind-shedding is a good option

CAD

Part Library

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  Large hoop structure made from 1/2" rebar. - FreeCAD -File:Largehoop.fcstd

Working Document - Original

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Internal Links

• On The Need for Dry Storage Areas in CEB Workflows (Similar "Core Issue" Covered)

Sourcing

• Black tee - weld a nut on the tee side and it's a rebar clamp if you thread a set-bolt through the nut - $1.10 [1]

Key Related Work

• Rebar Truss Design Guide
• Large gantries can be made for large (8' or larger) CNC machines CNC Sawmill