Space structures in terms of materials
Aluminum space structures
One of the materials that is being considered now is aluminum. One of the obvious advantages of aluminum is its light weight. As the weight of aluminum is about 1.3 times the weight of steel. It also has higher corrosion resistance than steel. Finally, aluminum is still more expensive than steel.
Space structures in terms of materials
Wooden space structures
Wood was used as a raw material in the Middle Ages to cover the roof. The use of laminated timber to build space structures provided an economical way to build these structures. Wooden domes are very common in covering school halls and sports halls.