I know that you have to use triangles, but i'm just wondering what kind would make the bridge more stable. Some say equilateral, but others say isosceles, so does anyone know?
2007-01-03 07:26:35 · 7 answers · asked by Kiwi 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Im pretty sure that 45 is the strongest angle so the strongest triangle would be a 45, 45, 90.
You would think Equilateral triangles would be though, I cant find this anywhere.
2007-01-03 07:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by E 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are talking ONE triangle, loaded at ONE point, then the equilateral triangle will be the strongest. Bridges which you see many triangles are called trusses. The loading throughout the span varies and thus requires different triangular shapes to support it.
2007-01-03 09:24:22 · answer #2 · answered by daedgewood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Equilateral.
2007-01-03 07:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-29 22:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think conve-concave structure is best. So isocels is with 45 degree angle would be the best
2007-01-03 08:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by Suhas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three sided ones!
2007-01-03 07:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by john m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
equalaterial, it distributes the weight more evenly
2007-01-03 07:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋