Lightweight structures based on CFRP sandwich struts and CFRP connections.

Kurzfassung

The framework structures discussed in this paper based upon framework beams which have, in their simple version, cross section of an equilateral triangle. They consist of three rail struts and cross- and diagonal struts. The presented structures are paradigmatic for different connection design without any metallic connection elements. As pure CFRP-connections they bear not only the advantage of being compatible to the struts, but also offer some weight- and manufacturing advantages.