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Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the

Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the wall portions include a plurality of uniform wall sections, where the wall sections include a wall panel portion, a top wall portion, and sidewall portions, where the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, and where the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections.

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1. A three dimensional structural frame, comprising: two three dimensional structural frame members connected at first ends, wherein each three dimensional structural frame member of the two three dimensional structural frame members comprises(a) a frame member comprising a variable cross section th

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A three dimensional structural frame, comprising: two three dimensional structural frame members connected at first ends, wherein each three dimensional structural frame member of the two three dimensional structural frame members comprises(a) a frame member comprising a variable cross section three dimensional structure comprising the first end, a second end, a first flange, a continuous web, and a second flange, wherein the continuous web extends from the first end to the second end, wherein the continuous web extends from the first flange to the second flange, and wherein the variable cross section three dimensional structure is formed from a single sheet;(b) a mounting flange at the second end of the variable cross section three dimensional structure that at least partially encloses the second end, wherein the mounting flange comprises through holes for mounting the frame member, and(c) a transverse stiffener positioned within the variable cross section three dimensional structure comprising a rigid support structure rigidly fixed to the first flange, the continuous web, and the second flange of the variable cross section three dimensional structure; anda connector for a fall protection harness sandwiched between the first ends of the two three dimensional structural frame members, wherein the connector comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein a first portion of the first surface contacts the first end of one of the two three dimensional structural frame members, wherein a first portion of the second surface contacts the first end of the other three dimensional structural frame member, and wherein a second portion of the first surface and a second portion of the second surface each extend above each second flange of the two three dimensional structural frame members. 2. An enclosure, comprising: (a) a plurality of three dimensional structural frames of claim 1; and(b) opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, wherein the wall portions comprise a plurality of uniform wall sections, wherein the wall sections each comprise a wall panel portion, a top wall portion that extends from the wall panel portion, and sidewall portions that extend from the wall panel portion, wherein the wall sections are each formed from a single sheet, wherein the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, andwherein the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections. 3. The enclosure of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of support members, wherein the support members extend between the opposing wall portions. 4. The enclosure of claim 2, wherein the wall sections each further comprise a bottom wall portion that extends from the wall panel portion. 5. The enclosure of claim 2, wherein the sidewalls of the plurality of wall sections are connected by a plurality of rivets, wherein the enclosure further comprises a gasket between at least two sidewall portions of the sidewall portions, and wherein the gasket comprises a silicone bead, polyurethane, or structural adhesive. 6. The enclosure of claim 2, further comprising: a roof comprising a plate secured to at least one three dimensional structural frame of the three dimensional structural frames and an overlaying weatherproof membrane, wherein the plate comprises sheet metal, and wherein the overlaying weatherproof membrane is attached to the wall panel portions of the wall sections. 7. The enclosure of claim 2, further comprising a first support member connected to a first group of wall sections, and a second support member connected to a second group of wall sections. 8. The enclosure of claim 2, further comprising a strengthening member connected to at least some three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames; and a lift plate for engaging the ends of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, wherein the lift plate comprises (a) a planar portion comprising a series of a pattern of mounting holes for receiving hardware for securing the plate to the ends of the plurality of frames, and(b) a connecting portion for engaging a harness that provides upward force to lift the plate and the frames, wherein the connection portion comprises two reinforcement plates. 9. A liftable enclosure, comprising: a plurality of the three dimensional structural frames of claim 1; and at least two lift plates comprising a planar portion comprising a series of a pattern of mounting holes for receiving hardware for securing the at least two plates to at least some second ends of three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames and a connecting portion for engaging a harness that provides an upward force to lift the plates and the frames, wherein a first lift plate of the at least two lift plates is secured to two or more three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, and wherein a second lift plate of the at least two lift plates is secured to two or more other three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames. 10. The liftable enclosure claim 9, further comprising opposing walls interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, wherein the walls comprise a plurality of uniform wall sections, wherein the wall sections each comprise a wall panel portion, a top wall portion that extends from the wall panel portion, and sidewall portions that extend from the wall panel portion, wherein the wall sections are each formed from a single sheet, wherein the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are connected to form at least a portion of a wall of the enclosure, wherein the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections, and wherein the first lift plate of the at least two lift plates is secured to two or more wall sections of the plurality of uniform wall sections, and the second lift plate of the at least two lift plates is secured to two or more other wall sections of the plurality of uniform wall sections. 11. A method for building a structure, comprising: (a) fabricating opposing walls of the structure by attaching sidewall portions of a plurality of wall sections, wherein the wall sections each comprise a wall panel portion, a top wall portion that extends from the wall panel portion, and sidewall portions that extend from the wall panel portion, wherein the wall sections are each formed from a single sheet, wherein the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are connected to form at least a portion of a wall of the structure; and(b) attaching a plurality of three dimensional structural frames of claim 1 to the top wall portions of the wall sections of the opposing walls. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the opposing walls are fabricated while the sidewall portions are substantially horizontal. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the opposing walls are uprighted by attaching a lift plate to a top end of a plurality of wall sections and lifting the top end. 14. A method for lifting the enclosure of claim 2, comprising: (a) attaching a plurality of lift plates to at least some second ends of the three dimensional structural frames and at least some of the wall panel sections of the opposing walls, wherein a first lift plate of the plurality of lift plates is secured to two or more frames of the three dimensional structural frames, and wherein a second lift plate of the plurality of lift plates is secured to two or more other frames of the three dimensional structural frames, and wherein the first lift plate is secured to two or more wall panel sections of the opposing walls, and the second lift plate is secured to two or more other wall panel sections of the opposing walls;(b) attaching a harness to the plurality of lift plates; and(c) lifting the enclosure with an upward force to the harness, wherein the lift plates comprise (i) a planar portion comprising a series of a pattern of mounting holes for receiving hardware for securing the plate to the ends of the plurality of frames and the wall panel sections; and (ii) a connecting portion for attaching the harness. 15. A three dimensional structural frame, comprising: two three dimensional structural frame members connected at first ends, wherein each three dimensional structural frame member of the two three dimensional structural frame members comprises(a) a frame member comprising a three dimensional structure comprising the first end, a second end, a first flange, a continuous web, and a second flange, wherein the first end has a first width, the second end has a second width, and the first and second widths are substantially equal, wherein the continuous web extends from the first end to the second end, wherein the continuous web extends from the first flange to the second flange, and wherein the three dimensional structure is formed from a single sheet,(b) a mounting flange at the second end of the three dimensional structure that at least partially encloses the second end, wherein the mounting flange comprises through holes for mounting the frame member, and(c) a transverse stiffener positioned within the three dimensional structure comprising a rigid support structure rigidly fixed to the first flange, the continuous web, and the second flange of the three dimensional structure; anda connector for a fall protection harness sandwiched between the first ends of the two three dimensional structural frame members, wherein the connector comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein a first portion of the first surface contacts the first end of one of the two three dimensional structural frame members, wherein a first portion of the second surface contacts the first end of the other three dimensional structural frame member, and wherein a second portion of the first surface and a second portion of the second surface each extend above each second flange of the two three dimensional structural frame members. 16. A liftable enclosure, comprising: a plurality of three dimensional structural frames, wherein each three dimensional structural frame of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames comprises two three dimensional structural frame members of claim 15 connected at their first ends; and at least two lift plates comprising a planar portion comprising a series of a pattern of mounting holes for receiving hardware for securing the at least two plates to at least some second ends of three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of frames and a connecting portion for engaging a harness that provides an upward force to lift the plates and the frames, wherein a first lift plate of the at least two lift plates is secured to two or more second ends of three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, and wherein a second lift plate of the at least two lift plates is secured to two or more other second ends of three dimensional structural frames of the plurality of three dimensional structural frames. 17. A three dimensional structural frame, comprising: (a) a frame member comprising an elongated three dimensional structure having a first side, a second side, a center support portion, a first flange, a continuous web, and a second flange, wherein the first side has a variable cross section from a first end to the center support portion, wherein the second side has a variable cross section from a second end to the center support portion, wherein the continuous web extends from the first end to the second end, and wherein the continuous web extends from the first flange to the second flange, the frame member further comprising mounting flanges at the first end and the second end that at least partially enclose the first end and the second end, wherein the mounting flanges comprise through holes for mounting the frame member, and wherein the elongated three dimensional structure is formed from a single sheet;(b) a center support mounted at the center support portion, wherein the center support comprises a connector for a fall protection harness, wherein the connector comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface faces the first end, wherein the second surface faces the second end, such that the first surface and the second surface are each perpendicular to an axis that extends between the first end and the second end, wherein a first portion of the first surface and a first portion of the second surface each contact the second flange, and wherein a second portion of the first surface and a second portion of the second surface each extend above the second flange; and(c) transverse stiffeners positioned within the three dimensional structure on the first side and the second side comprising a rigid support structure rigidly fixed to the first flange, the continuous web, and the second flange of the three dimensional structure, wherein the transverse stiffeners are welded to the first flange, the continuous web, and the second flange of the elongated three dimensional structure. 18. An enclosure, comprising: (a) a plurality of three dimensional structural frames of claim 17; and(b) opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, wherein the wall portions comprise a plurality of uniform wall sections, wherein the wall sections each comprise a wall panel portion, a top wall portion that extends from the wall panel portion, and sidewall portions that extend from the wall panel portion, wherein the wall sections are each formed from a single sheet, wherein the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, andwherein the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections. 19. A method for building a structure, comprising: (a) fabricating opposing walls of the structure by attaching sidewall portions of a plurality of wall sections, wherein the wall sections each comprise a wall panel portion, a top wall portion that extends from the wall panel portion, and sidewall portions that extend from the wall panel portion, wherein the wall sections are each formed from a single sheet, wherein the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are connected to form at least a portion of a wall of the structure; and(b) attaching a plurality of three dimensional structural frames of claim 17 to the top wall portions of the wall sections of the opposing walls. 20. A method for lifting the enclosure of claim 18, comprising: (a) attaching a plurality of lift plates to at least some second ends of the three dimensional structural frames and at least some of the wall panel sections of the opposing walls, wherein a first lift plate of the plurality of lift plates is secured to two or more frames of the three dimensional structural frames, and wherein a second lift plate of the plurality of lift plates is secured to two or more other frames of the three dimensional structural frames, and wherein the first lift plate is secured to two or more wall panel sections of the opposing walls, and the second lift plate is secured to two or more other wall panel sections of the opposing walls;(b) attaching a harness to the plurality of lift plates; and(c) lifting the enclosure with an upward force to the harness, wherein the lift plates comprise (i) a planar portion comprising a series of a pattern of mounting holes for receiving hardware for securing the plate to the ends of the plurality of frames and the wall panel sections; and (ii) a connecting portion for attaching the harness.