New hybrid structural design boosts building safety and resilience.
The article explores how a new type of strong structure made of tubes and plates behaves under pressure and bending. They tested the structure in different ways and found that for high tube-to-plate ratios, a simple formula can predict how it will bend and compress. For lower ratios, a different formula works better. They also tested the structure under different forces and found that the shape and material of the tubes and plates affect how well it can handle pressure and bending together.