Simple multispan frame structure

Description

The script generates a multispan frame structure according to the parameters: height, span, bay, purlin division. It connects the purlins with the main beams with link elements. The structural members are categorized in structural groups. A surface load is also assigned to the structure.

The main purpose of the script is to provide and insight into advanced data structuring of the geometry prepared in Grasshopper.

Current version: 3.0 (release date: 2025.03)

The author

Ádám Kis

As a Structural Engineer he was obsessed with parametric design methods. He is convinced that it can be efficient for any design task. This is how he came to the dark side and works as a developer on Pangolin. As a PhD student, he researches the implementation of simulation methods in Consteel.