For example, a triangle made of paper would collapse much sooner than an arch made of steel -- an effect that was not demonstrated in this lab. The shape comparisons in this lab depend upon the ...

Concrete, steel and wood are some of the most common choices to compose the structure of stairs due to their high strength and versatility. But, when combined, these different materials expand ...

“What’s in A Shape?” As it turns out, quite a lot. In a wonderful film by the prolific Jam Handy Organization in the 1940’s, we take a scientific look at how shape affects the load bearing ...

The steel frame, the workers and the crane act as ... With Icarus, is the black figure a positive shape against a blue background? Or is the dominant blue colour a positive shape from which ...

For example, a triangle made of paper would collapse much sooner than an arch made of steel -- an effect that was not demonstrated in this lab. The shape comparisons in this lab depend upon the ...