Building Frame with Catenary Roof Beams
Building Frame with Catenary Roof Beams
Two parallel rows of pillars are joined with beams shaped like catenaries to form a building framework. The catenary is the best curve to use to support its own weight, so the roof covering should be comparatively light.
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Sándor Kabai, János Tóth
"Building Frame with Catenary Roof Beams"
http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/BuildingFrameWithCatenaryRoofBeams/
Wolfram Demonstrations Project
Published: November 9, 2007