Trying to settle an argument between a married couple!!!! Help before they go to divorce court!!!!!
2007-07-12 02:25:25 · 15 answers · asked by Kiddo 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
If you're talking about supporting weight, an arch, no question. But when you put many triangles together, they can become as strong if not strong than an arch as the weight is distributed accross more area with more support. But one-on-one, an arch wins by a landslide.
2007-07-12 02:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ian M 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
well it depends.
Under compression the arch would be stronger than the triangle, assuming that the ends of the arch are anchored so that they don't deflect under the weight. without anchor points the arch would not be able to hold itself together as it is an open ended structure and the triangle would be stronger if no anchor points where used.
under tension the arch would just fall apart while the triangle due to its closed nature would be stronger.
So no need for a divorce they are both right.
2007-07-12 02:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by Brian K² 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A triangle is more balanced. I'm willing to bet that the triangle is. Tri in Latin means "three" and tripods have three legs, because the number of legs balance every other leg out. A tricycle is great when children ride them, because you can't easily fall off when you ride them, and that is why children will like a tricycle, because of the three wheels. In geometry we would build bridges with a standard of three tooth pics per section of the bridge. I don't know about an arch though. I never learned that they could be strong. I think that maybe a triangle is better in strength and balance because of the rule on tri/three, but maybe an arch could be strong. I think that an arch would be a cool experiment, but I would have no clue. I personally think that a triangle will hold up better.
2007-07-12 02:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by TheExpert 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An Arch is always stronger. In an Arch the pressure put upon it depends on each and every stone nerby creating this arch. In a triangle the walls have no support from neaby . The strongest portion is the very tip but the walls again have no support from Bowing and collapsing.
2007-07-12 02:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Built from triangles, which Buckminster Fuller considered the perfect form, the Biosphère is the synthesis of his entire process : he demonstrated that it was possible to create a liveable space using only one-fiftieth of the materials normally used in a conventional architectural design. The triangle is a natural mathematical figure that, in combination with other triangles, provides maximum efficiency with minimum structural effort. By assembling a series of identical geometrical units that are both self-supporting and light, Fuller obtained a dynamic construction in which the individual components contribute to the overall structure. While each component is independent, it cannot exist without the others.
2007-07-12 02:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by Menehune 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
OH Jeez Divorce court over a triangle. I've heard it all. HAHAHA I know your kidding
An Arch is stronger, Look at ancient rome.
2007-07-12 02:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Arch.
2007-07-12 02:28:16 · answer #7 · answered by Truce 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Triangle. a arch would just bend in the middle. why dont they make a model and attatch weights to them?
2007-07-12 02:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by UniBeauty 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
An arch.
2007-07-12 02:27:36 · answer #9 · answered by photofan25 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Arches were used in architecture because they are the strongest shaped opening.
2007-07-12 02:28:28 · answer #10 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋