The engineering genius of arches in one DIY desk experiment! Top image shows a paper bridge collapsing under the weight of a red marker—classic structural failure. Bottom image? Same materials, but with an arch cut out, and suddenly it's supporting the marker like it's nothing. This perfectly demonstrates how removing material can actually increase strength through force redistribution. Civil engineers have been using this trick since Roman times, while the rest of us are just discovering it during procrastination sessions. Next time you cross a bridge, thank the arch!
The Counterintuitive Power Of Arches
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