Support Node

Support Node: Fixed hinge support, sliding support, etc.

Support Nodes: The Intelligent Junctions of Structural Frameworks

Introducing Support Nodes: Where Design, Strength, and Precision Converge

In any structural system, the integrity of the entire framework depends on the strength and stability of its connections. Support Nodes are the critical, engineered junctions where structural members meet and transfer loads. More than just simple connections, they are sophisticated components that ensure seamless force transfer, enhance architectural aesthetics, and enable the creation of complex, innovative designs with unwavering reliability.

What Are Support Nodes?

Support Nodes are specialized connection points or joints designed to join multiple structural members, such as beams, columns, and bracings. They are engineered to manage and distribute the complex forces—including tension, compression, shear, and moments—that converge at these junctions. Nodes can be standardized components or custom-designed and fabricated for specific architectural and engineering requirements.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Optimized Load Transfer: Precisely engineered to ensure smooth and efficient transfer of stresses between connected members, minimizing stress concentrations and maximizing the overall stability of the structure.

• Architectural Versatility & Aesthetics: Enable the creation of clean, minimalist designs and complex geometric forms (e.g., diagrids, space frames, cantilevers) by providing sleek and often hidden connection solutions.

• Material and Design Flexibility: Fabricated from high-strength steel, aluminum, or cast metals to suit various structural needs and aesthetic preferences. Designs can range from utilitarian to highly sculptural.

• Precision Engineering and Fabrication: Manufactured using advanced techniques like CNC machining, laser cutting, and robotic welding to ensure exact tolerances, perfect alignment, and consistent high quality.

• Simplified Assembly and Construction: Pre-fabricated nodes significantly reduce on-site labor, assembly time, and potential errors, leading to faster project completion and lower overall installation costs.

• Adaptability and Customization: Can be designed to accommodate unique angles, multiple member connections, and specific load requirements that off-the-shelf connectors cannot meet.

Common Types of Support Nodes:

• Cast Steel Nodes: Used in complex structures like bridges and large-span roofs for their superior strength and ability to handle intricate multi-member connections.

• Pipe/Tube Connection Nodes: Specifically designed for connecting circular hollow sections (CHS), common in space frames and truss systems.

• Bolt-on Connector Nodes: Prefabricated nodes that use high-strength bolts for assembly, offering flexibility and ease of installation.

• Moment Connection Nodes: Rigid connections designed to transfer bending moments between beams and columns in moment-resisting frames.

• Custom Fabricated Nodes: Bespoke solutions designed from plate steel for unique architectural projects or specific structural challenges.

Primary Applications:

Support Nodes are fundamental to modern and advanced structures:

• Long-Span Roof Systems: Space frames, atriums, airport terminals, and stadium roofs.

• Complex Architectural Structures: Iconic buildings, diagrid facades, cantilevered sections, and geometric canopies.

• Bridge Construction: Connecting girders, arches, and cable stays in bridge frameworks.

• Modern Infrastructure: Towers, support frameworks for signage, and artistic installations.

• Industrial Platforms & Mezzanines: Creating robust and adaptable support frameworks.

Why Choose Our Support Nodes?

We combine cutting-edge design technology with expert fabrication. Our team works closely with engineers and architects to develop node solutions that are not only structurally sound but also align with the project's aesthetic vision. From finite element analysis (FEA) for performance validation to flawless finishing, we ensure every node meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and precision.

Build with confidence. Connect with precision.

Contact us today to discuss your project’s connection challenges. Our engineering support team is ready to provide innovative and reliable Support Node solutions tailored to your specific structural and design requirements.