| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 769059 | Engineering Failure Analysis | 2010 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
What is the optimum cross-section for a compression member built by bending a plate of a given thickness and area? It is shown that a parabolic shape is 41% better than a tubular section. A number of examples are shown where this section is found in nature.
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Authors
A. Martín-Meizoso, J.M. Martínez-Esnaola,