BUILDING STRONG SHAPES WITH TRIANGLES

Presenter: NUR ATHIRAH bt KAMALUDDIN

INTRODUCTION

DAILY LIFE OBJECTS

WHICH ONE IS STRONGEST?

• Square • Triangle • Circle

WHY TRIANGLE IS STRONGEST SHAPE?

• The centre of gravity is 1/3 of its height

Cg

WHY TRIANGLE IS STRONGEST SHAPE?

• The angle cannot change once the triangle is build

Example of angle adjustable for square

WHY TRIANGLE IS STRONGEST SHAPE?

• the load from structure will transfer smoothly

STRENGTHENING SQUARES

• Add a diagonal between opposite corners

Example in our real life

SOME REAL LIFE EXAMPLE

THE GREAT PYRAMID

Great Pyramid, Egypt

CAN YOU IDENTIFY WHERE IS THE TRIANGLE?

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney

WHAT ABOUT THIS?

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan

CAN YOU FIND TRIANGLES?

Yaquina Bridge, Spanish

In construction phase

KLCC, Malaysia Used Under The Bridge

BUILDING EXAMPLE

Infosys Mysore Development Center, an origami inspired office building

Disney Epcot Center, Orlando, Florida

~The End~

Thanks for your attention