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Originally Posted by freebeard
The strongest shell structure would be a geodesic spheroid.
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We'd have to consider the panel strength of each individual facet, each with a center of percussion, resonant frequency, plus harmonics.
The irregular perimeters of the facets would also open the door to 'superposition' and rogue waves communicating across the asymmetrical spans.
Reflections. Amplifications. Standing waves.
The superstructure would survive anything you threw at it, but if any panel got to 'singing' it could suffer repetitive bending fatigue, rupture, and ultimately failure.
Finite element analysis, CFD, or wind tunnel could reveal suspect areas.
( Any university undergraduate seniors, graduate students, want to take on a fascinating project ? )
