Shapes+in+Architecture+and+its+Properties

Shapes in Architecture and its Properties:

- Perfectly round geometrical object in three-dimensional space. - Completely symmetrical around its center.
 * Sphere:**

__Benefits of the Sphere:__ - It provides a structure which eliminates tensile stresses in spanning an open space. - All the forces are resolved into compressive stresses. - This is useful.

- Is a polyhedron formed by connecting a polygonal base and a point, called the apex. - Each base edge and apex forms a triangle. - It is a conic solid with polygonal base.
 * Pyramid:**

__Benefits of the Pyramid:__ - It can be accomplished much tallness in the building without a complex structure.

- Three-dimensional geometric shape that tapers smoothly from a flat, usually circular base to a point called the apex or vertex. - Types of cones: Right circular and Oblique.
 * Cone:**

__Benefits of the Cone:__ - Less weight over the rest of the structure. - It is really helpful in regions where climateis harsh.

- Three-dimensional figure formed by six parallelograms. Structural elements: “U” beams, “I” beams, regular beams.
 * Parallelepiped:**

__Benefits of the Parallelepiped:__ - Is easier to combine with other shapes and it’s also easier to solve in terms of structure and construction.

- Three-dimensional solid object bounded by six square faces, facets or sides, with three meeting at each vertex.
 * Cube:**

__Benefits of the Cube:__ - Is a very primitive form. - Great comprehension of this form.

- Is one of the most basic curvilinear geometric shapes. - The surface formed by the points at a fixed distance from a given straight line, the axis of the cylinder. - Any ruled surface spanned by a one-parameter family of parallel lines.
 * Cylinder:**

__Benefits of the Cylinder:__ - In columns: circular base permit a better performance and resistance. - It allows a better flow all over the space. - In buildings: it allows nice panoramic views that cover all exterior scenery.