Large Workshop Structure

Build Time

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Logistics: 1 day weld, 6 welders, cutting happens prior to weld. 1 day assemble. Joints are required. Connector system must be created for this system if build is to be rapid. Choices include u-bolts and plates.

Working Doc 2

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Part Library

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  Workshop skeleton. - FreeCAD -File:Workshopskeleton.fcstd. Full file above 1 MB on gitlab - [1].

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  9 foot truss, 4-sided. - FreeCAD -File:9 foot column.fcstd

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  15 foot truss, 4-sided. - FreeCAD -File:15foottruss.fcstd

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  8 foot truss, 4-sided. Double, used in columns. - FreeCAD -File:Columntruss.fcstd

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  8 foot truss, 4-sided. - FreeCAD -File:8footrebaruss.fcstd

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  12 foot truss, 4-sided. - FreeCAD -File:12footrebaruss.fcstd

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  3 foot truss. - FreeCAD -File:3foottruss.FCStd

Links

• Factor e Farm Improvements
• Large Covered Structure - initial hoop idea but flat hoops are not stable. Lesson: need to create stiff truss structures - triangular or square - to make the construction method robust.
• CNC Sawmill - also uses rebar trusses
• Rebar Truss Design Guide

Related

• FreeCAD script for printing interconnectable beams? [2]