What is the strongest shape? | Math Help Forum
Jul 31, 2007 · A friend and I are having a debate; which shape is the strongest? Our defintion of strongest is rather vague, but is essentially the mount of external force the shape can resist - be it a …
mechanical engineering - Is a circle the strongest 2D shape for ...
I understand how a circle (or sphere if you want 3D) is the best shape for holding a vacuum inside a container, but what if you wanted to have a large positive pressure inside of the container inst...
mechanical engineering - What's the best shape (solid of revolution ...
Mar 20, 2022 · In other words: Looking for a shape of solid of revolution that would deflect the least with an end point load. Thought that a simple cylindrical shape is not the best for this kind of situation.
materials - round vs hexagon - Engineering Stack Exchange
May 1, 2017 · A circle (cylinder or sphere) is the strongest shape for a given wall thickness for a tank, pressure vessel, or reducing localized wall deflection. A circle has the highest area to perimeter ratio. …
structural engineering - What is the most structurally supportive 3D ...
Aug 6, 2022 · 0 Hexagons are considered the strongest grid pattern, I believe, and that's why bees use them? They're an efficient use of space, with maximal structural integrity. I was wondering what a 3 …
Given the same diameter and height, which is stronger? A vertical ...
Mar 9, 2021 · I don't know why on the net, some people said cylinder is the strongest shape. Similarly, some said triangular column is the strongest but others said it is the weakest. Thank you. I am a bit …
Mechanically, is an arc stronger than a rectangle?
Mar 24, 2015 · 2 I was wondering, what is the strongest : a rectangle or an arc (same width/height) ? you have to imagine the screenshot in 3D : you have 4 walls and a paved layer (the rectangle) or a …
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Jul 31, 2007 · I argued a triangle would be strongest, and he argued for a circle. My logic was a triangle would dissipate a single force acting on it over the largest possible area for a shape constructed with …
What is the strongest structure? - Engineering Stack Exchange
Apr 19, 2020 · I wonder if there is a relatively well known and simple answer to these 1) what is the strongest structure possible? 2) what is the optimum case in terms of strongest structure possible …
Optimal shape for cantilever beam subject to body weight only
Jul 13, 2023 · How can I find the optimal shape of a cantilever beam subject only to its own weight, and having the following restrictions? The cross section is a rectangle Only the height of the rectangle …