Geometric Constraints Challenge

1. What shapes did you use in the design of your model shelter, and why did you choose those shapes?

       We used Triangles and Squares since the triangles distribute weight evenly and the squares provide the largest surface area. 

2. What angles resulted from the shapes you chose?

       The majority of angles were about 60 degree angles. These had the best weight distribution

3. What was the overall surface area of the shelter’s exterior? What material would you cover the outside of your shelter with, and how much of it would you need?

      8 inches, I would use kevlar to cover the exterior. I would need 10 sq inches to cover and more. 

4. What was the overall surface area of the shelter’s interior? Approximately, how many people would comfortably fit in your shelter?

      4 inches, If it was a real shelter, I'd want it to fit at least 8 people inside.

5. What external load factors did you taken into account for your shelter? How did you design your shelter model to meet those constraints?

      I considered heavy precipitation like hail and snow.  It would be

6. How did you consider “form follows function” in the design of your shelter?

  We tried to make the structure as strong as possible.