Konstruktionsramar

Konstruktionsramar are structural frames that form the skeleton of an engineered product, providing support for loads and defining geometry. They can be designed as space frames, lattice structures, or conventional rigid frames, and the term is used in Swedish and Norwegian engineering contexts.

In English, konstruktionsramar are usually described as structural frames or construction frames. They are typically made from materials such as structural steel, aluminum alloys, timber, or advanced composites. Connections are made by welding, bolting, rivets, or combination joints, and joints are often engineered for stiffness, transfer of forces, and durability.

The design of konstruktionsramar must account for bending, shear, torsion, and axial loads, as well as fatigue, corrosion, and dynamic effects. Space-frame configurations use triangulated networks to achieve high stiffness with relatively low weight, while rigid frames rely on fixed joints to resist bending moments.

Applications include buildings, bridges, vehicles, aircraft, machinery frames, and industrial equipment, where konstruktionsramar provide the essential stiffness, load distribution, and defined geometry necessary for function and assembly. They are often manufactured using modular components for ease of fabrication and maintenance, and are subject to standards and codes that specify material properties, tolerances, and connection requirements.

Maintenance involves inspection of corrosion, wear, and fastener integrity, along with periodic testing of joints and alignment checks.