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Full scale structure test

We made a mockup of one of Kide's four trusses at 1:1 scale to test assembly and handling.
Students wearing helmets outside in the snow, with a large part of the timber structure next to a crane.

Kide will be built on-site within a short period, so it was essential to get an idea of how long it takes to properly manoeuvre each large component with the help of a crane. Making a full scale mockup was a great way to learn what to do and what to avoid. We concluded that strong planning, effective communication and making sure everyone around knows what to do are the most important.

Assembling the truss was also good for getting a sense of scale and to understand the weight and size of individual components, which had thus far only existed in our drawings and models. This was a particularly impressive moment as it was the first time we experienced the full height of the structure, which is over 9m.

While taking the truss down the next day we were caught by takatalvi, the typical moment in Finland when winter comes back one last time during spring.

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    Student hanging from a rope from the raised structure
    The truss lying on the ground waiting to be lifted, students standing around wearing safety gear
    Students watching through a window as the truss is being lifted
    Truss standing, from a distance
    Students watching while standing on scaffolding
    Student standing on scaffolding attaching straps to crane hook
    Truss being attached to the crane by students and crane driver
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