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Away_Environment5235 t1_iuk86r1 wrote

I think it has a lot to with how the forces are going to be applied.

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Pineapple_Massacre t1_iuk88ry wrote

Really depends on the loading and if weight is at a premium or not. I beams are very common in civil engineering applications. Truss structures in space based.

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darkwulf1 t1_iuk8dis wrote

Depends on what it’s used for. For example triangles are better for bridges that force is distributed unevenly, so the corners can support the weight. Circles are better for diving or containers, because the pressure is even.

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LastAphrodesiac t1_iuk8ubb wrote

Egg

Edit: I'm right, an egg placed upright can support a cinder block so long as it's balanced on the "point"

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EvilRedRobot t1_iukbdd6 wrote

If you are not optimizing for weight, then the strongest shape will be the largest solid mass you can afford between the load and a fixed surface.

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