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Building Frame with Catenary Roof Beams

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Two parallel rows of pillars are joined with beams shaped like catenaries to form a building framework. The catenary is the best curve to use to support its own weight, so the roof covering should be comparatively light.

Contributed by: Sándor Kabai and János Tóth (November 2007)
Open content licensed under CC BY-NC-SA

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