If it’s even in all directions, the sphere. On average, I would say the sphere wins, simply due to the fact it can withstand a high force from all directions equally.
An applied force on a cube is only structurally stronger when applied directly in the horizontal or vertical planes.
I like to imagine if you ran 360 tests (rotating the sphere/cube 1° between each test) you will rapidly hit the point where a cube does not withstand the same load. It will get weaker and weaker as it gets closer to standing on its point, while the sphere will maintain the same high load consistently.
Thus, it really depends on the application/angle but again I would suggest the sphere is stronger on average.
picklerick_98 t1_j9fv1my wrote
Reply to What is structurally stronger; a sphere or a cube? by [deleted]
Depends on the direction of the load.
If it’s even in all directions, the sphere. On average, I would say the sphere wins, simply due to the fact it can withstand a high force from all directions equally.
An applied force on a cube is only structurally stronger when applied directly in the horizontal or vertical planes.
I like to imagine if you ran 360 tests (rotating the sphere/cube 1° between each test) you will rapidly hit the point where a cube does not withstand the same load. It will get weaker and weaker as it gets closer to standing on its point, while the sphere will maintain the same high load consistently.
Thus, it really depends on the application/angle but again I would suggest the sphere is stronger on average.