Why are triangles the most stable shape in construction/engineering?
In: Engineering
While the circle is technically stronger, the triangle is much easier to construct quickly and efficiently. The feat of using circles is cost prohibitive, and labor intensive. It takes a greater knowledge base that higher ups in construction are less interested in than making money quickly. Straight lines are easier to construct than perfect curves. Also, for the shape of a triangle, you can rely on less durable materials with less of a risk for collapse.
Have you ever made a house of cards? Triangles also work well with each other in conjunction than cubes and circles. the obvious problem with round things is that they roll, so you need to either make the bottoms flat (which renders the advantages moot), or make a depression for each circle to lay in, creating a possible but less problematic weak point.
Have you ever made a house out of circles? As Commander Riker said, “No you can’t, don’t even tri!”
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