Would a geodesic dome be stronger if constructed of hexagons or triangles?

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Would a geodesic dome be stronger if constructed of hexagons or triangles?

2007-10-12 05:57:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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hexagons

2007-10-12 06:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by michael r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The basic design is hexagons, isn't it?
So, to make it triangles, you'd just be dividing the hexagons into six parts by using more struts. More struts would logically make it stronger.
Of course, you'd be using more material, and it would weigh more.

2007-10-12 08:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by james p 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Triangles, if structure is made of rods.
If made of edge joined sheets,
it doesn't matter.

2007-10-12 12:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

triangles are awesome.

2007-10-12 06:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by The Instigator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋