Mechanics
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One of London's most loved landmarks, St Paul's Cathedral, has looked over the city for more than three centuries. And hidden within its dome is an intriguing example of the interplay between maths and architecture. -
The fascinating and inspired mathematics behind the construction of the Sheldonian Theatre allowed it to have the largest unsupported roof the world of the 17th century had ever seen. -
The fascinating and inspired mathematics behind the construction of the Sheldonian Theatre allowed it to have the largest unsupported roof the world had ever seen. Here, we demonstrate the scientific principles involved using nothing more than equipment you can find in your own kitchen cupboards. -
This site looks at the mathematics behind the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge that crosses the River Tamar
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Whilst humans reach out further into the sky with the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, there are mysterious towers, one of the greatest hidden natural wonders, which bear significant resemblance to the skyscraper in Dubai, being continuously constructed in the tropics. How is the beauty of nature and mathematics elegantly incorporated into the skyscraper of the 21st century?
