Balloons, domes and geometry (Q1038661)
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 5635619
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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 5635619 |
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Balloons, domes and geometry (English)
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18 November 2009
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An area of practical engineering is discussed where differential geometry plays a leading role for providing understanding. In particular, with the advent of new technologies, membranes have found a place in structural engineering as designs for pneumatic domes. The paper presents physical and mathematical ideas relating to the geometry of such domes and balloons.
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surfaces in Euclidean space
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differential geometry
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structural engineering
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