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	<title>Comments on: What are examples of architecture problems that require math?</title>
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		<title>By: MathMan TG</title>
		<link>http://architecturelife.com/2008/08/19/what-are-examples-of-architecture-problems-that-require-math/#comment-8</link>
		<dc:creator>MathMan TG</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Much of it concerns calculating dimensions,
areas, volumes, and so forth, which is geometry.

When it comes to the actual construction, then
amounts of materials, lengths of beams (for slanted
roofs and such) and so on come into play.

There would also be cost estimates based on materials.

Window sizes for example will affect temperatures and
change insulation requirements.

Closely related to the architecture will be the structural
engineering, especially for tall buildings.  You want them
to stay standing, so wind force, required strengths of
materials, elevator capacities, and more need to be 
figured.

For staircases, the steepness comes into play.
Spiral staircases are another story, too.

In climates where there is a lot of snow, the roofs
are steep so it doesn't accumulate.

The more complex the building, the more math will be
required.  For a standard house, not so much (but still
quite a bit).  For a 100-story skycraper, LOTS !

Non-rectangular shapes bring in their own needs and
calculations, too.

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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Much of it concerns calculating dimensions,<br />
areas, volumes, and so forth, which is geometry.</p>
<p>When it comes to the actual construction, then<br />
amounts of materials, lengths of beams (for slanted<br />
roofs and such) and so on come into play.</p>
<p>There would also be cost estimates based on materials.</p>
<p>Window sizes for example will affect temperatures and<br />
change insulation requirements.</p>
<p>Closely related to the architecture will be the structural<br />
engineering, especially for tall buildings.  You want them<br />
to stay standing, so wind force, required strengths of<br />
materials, elevator capacities, and more need to be<br />
figured.</p>
<p>For staircases, the steepness comes into play.<br />
Spiral staircases are another story, too.</p>
<p>In climates where there is a lot of snow, the roofs<br />
are steep so it doesn&#8217;t accumulate.</p>
<p>The more complex the building, the more math will be<br />
required.  For a standard house, not so much (but still<br />
quite a bit).  For a 100-story skycraper, LOTS !</p>
<p>Non-rectangular shapes bring in their own needs and<br />
calculations, too.</p>
<p>.</p>
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		<title>By: Awms A</title>
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		<dc:creator>Awms A</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Look into the St. Louis Arch, for one.  It's actual shape is a hyperbolic cosine, also called a "catenary curve".

Or maybe the Sydney Opera House?  If I remember correctly, it's mathematically interesting (though maybe not as much as the Arch).

Or if you want a little reading, I just searched google and found this (looks like it's about several interesting buildings in Britain):</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Look into the St. Louis Arch, for one.  It&#8217;s actual shape is a hyperbolic cosine, also called a &#8220;catenary curve&#8221;.</p>
<p>Or maybe the Sydney Opera House?  If I remember correctly, it&#8217;s mathematically interesting (though maybe not as much as the Arch).</p>
<p>Or if you want a little reading, I just searched google and found this (looks like it&#8217;s about several interesting buildings in Britain):</p>
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