A parametric study of the various factors affecting the design of double layer space frame grids is presented. This parametric study was conducted with the help of example structures and covered the support arrangement, the grid depth, the grid module and the grid layouts. The intent is to give the designer an idea about the effects of the choice of any of these parameters on the grid's behaviour and design requirements. This information should serve as a means for developing successful preliminary designs and as such reduce the need for many trials before the design is finalised.
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