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Oh, dude, are we building a bridge or planning a geometry heist? Well, technically speaking, an arch is stronger than a triangle because it can distribute weight more evenly. But hey, if you're just doodling shapes on a napkin, I don't think it really matters which one you pick.
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RafaWell, after studying extensively on this subject for countless years at the University of Cambridge, my colleagues and I have determined that, in fact, an arch is BY FAR the stronger of the two shapes. It is a common misconception that a triangle is stronger, and it has been my life work to prove this fact wrong. That is all.
-Yea, after reading this I have to agree 100%. I remember working on a science project in the fifth grade and this tool bag argued with me over this point by saying that triangles were stronger. We went with his idea, which led us to FAIL our PROJECT.
-This sounds right and I would agree. However, I must add that, a GROUP of triangles together can be potentially stronger than an arch. A single triangle is far weaker than an arch.
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Is there any shape stronger than a triangle?
An arc.
What is stronger a triangle or a circle?
Circles are a stronger geometrical shape than a triangle. Circles distribute weight equally which makes it more stable. That is why pot holes are circles.
Is an arch a triangle?
A triangle must have straight lines.
What shape is not a triangle?
what shape is not a triangle but has 3 sides
A triangle an example of what kind of shape?
A triangle is a geometric shape.
What is the stronger shape a circle or a triangle?
A circles structural shape is in fact stronger than a triangles structural geometric shape.
Is there any shape stronger than a triangle?
An arc.
What shape is predominant in bridge building?
triangle for small parts and an arch for a large part.
What is stronger a triangle or a circle?
Circles are a stronger geometrical shape than a triangle. Circles distribute weight equally which makes it more stable. That is why pot holes are circles.
Is an arch a triangle?
A triangle must have straight lines.
Which structure is stronger a arch or a pyramid?
Type your answer here... arch
Why is triangle stronger than a rectangle?
Given unchanging lengths of the sides, a triangle cannot change its shape. But given unchanging lengths of the sides of a rectangle, it can change its shape by some force by changing its angle measurements. If a 2d load were put on a rectangle, enough force could squish the rectangle into a parallelogram, whereas a triangle cannot change shape without changing the lengths of its sides or bending its sides out of shape (most likely into a curve).Given these properties, a rectangle can collapse its shape much more easily and is flimsy compared to a triangle.
What does a arch do on a bridge?
The bridge is supported by an arch or a series on arches to make the bridge stronger.
Is a truss or a arch bridge stronger?
a truss
What shape is not a triangle?
what shape is not a triangle but has 3 sides
Is a triangle a organic shape?
A triangle is a geometric shape.
What is the best shape to use for a bridge?
triangleANS 2 - There is no 'best shape' - each bridge is designed for a particular place and can be almost any kind of construction.
