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		oniony on July 27, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Wavy walls use fewer bricks than a straight wall (... You can also peel the label of a tin (can) of baked beans in your cupboard to see the the ripples added for rigidity.

finnh on July 27, 2023 | [–]

as a bonus, they make canned cranberry sauce visually appealing on the Thanksgiving platter :)

singleshot_ on July 27, 2023 | [–]

Ever notice there’s a subtle fold in the shape of an “x” in the middle of the sheet metal panels that make up ductwork?

Undulations for rigidity are everywhere!

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