Why Arches, Domes & Shells Are So Efficient - Mola Kit 4 Explained!

When looking for structural efficiency, it is hard to go past arch shell dome structures, which are some of the most efficient forms you can have. They achieve their efficiency in structural engineering by utilising materials in the most efficient form, such as arches, shells, or domes, which either utilise compression or tension actions to resist gravity. These types of structures are the purest form of structural engineering. However, they can be understood despite their beautiful form and not better examined other than in Brunelleschi's dome in Tolerance. Despite their pure form, it can be a complex concept to understand, so I break down some of these complex forms to their simplest form using the newly released Mola Kit 4. Did you also know that shell structures do not need to be curved but you can also have folded shell forms and have the same efficiency achieved with arches and domes. Did you also know that origami structures are a thing let find out
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[@molamodel]

Thanks, for this fantastic review of Mola Structural Kit 4! Your explanation of how these structures achieve efficiency through compression and tension actions is spot on. Keep up the amazing work, and we can’t wait to see what else you'll explore with Mola 4!

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for sending it, it is a great kit looks like the kick starter is going really well.

[@AkramKhan-eu9bg]

Can you tell me in Australia which software do you use to replace staad pro which can design buildings, bridge, flyover,etc

[@malikdaniyel146]

Hi Brendan, excellent video showcasing structural mechanics with the mola kit. Great tool for inspiring engineers and designers.
Malik from Barbados

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Malik,
Hope you get to try it out sometime.
Thanks for watching and commenting it really helps support my channel.

[@malikdaniyel146]

@@BrendanHasty will have to try and order a kit.

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

Excellent video.
Joints are the common failure in reinforced concrete structures.
Can you do a video on this.
An old Structural Design Engineer friend said that he tended for design work on high rise home units in Mosman, Sydney.
Often the buildings designed by cheaper Engineers had cracks in the Junction of columns and beams.
Brick infill panels cracked as beams deflected excessively.
Remedial work included re scaffolding the building, filling the cracks and rendering the entire exterior of the building.
Corner Joints were often not fully understood by the younger cheap designers.
The building would not fail but weather ingress was the concern.
And corrosion in the cracks in the concrete.
John Gillato. Brilliant man.
Ran the Transfield Construction design department years ago.
Retired to quiet private practice for enjoyment.
Sadly departed now.
The building companies thought they were saving money.
Many lawyers live in Mosman.
Hahaha 😊

[@BrendanHasty]

Hi Stephen,
Joints and good details is a common issue, and it doesnt cost much to do it correctly, almost a cost rounding error. Good Engineers know where to spend the time and where to cut money.
Yes alot of people overlook detailing, however this is where the art of engineering is.
well hopefully they got what ws comming to them from cutting corners

[@BrendanHasty]

thanks for the suggest I will do a detail on this great suggestion

[@BuildingCivilVideo]

​@@BrendanHasty eagerly waiting for the video on the hitherto alluded topic.

[@staffordbiggs4966]

Nice Sir

[@BrendanHasty]

thanks for the support

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[@clintonchijioke1]

❤

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for the support

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👍🙏👷

[@BrendanHasty]

Thanks for watching and the support