Triangles are the building blocks of many structures mainly because of their ability to bear large loads

without deformation. They are considered the strongest shape because a triangular structure subject to
strong forces only collapses due to material fatigue and not to geometric distortion. It is easier to
understand why triangles are so strong when compared to a square or rectangular structure.

https://www.scribd.com/document/199099598/Why-is-the-Triangle-the-Strongest-Shape

DYNEEMA

DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
(UHMWPE), branded as Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema is an ultra strong,
polyethylene fibre, which has an ever-increasing range of uses in the high-performance, demanding life
protection sector.

Dyneema offers maximum strength at minimum weight. On a weight-for-weight basis, Dyneema is up to

15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger than aramid fibres. Key applications for
Dyneema include: bullet-resistant vests, inserts, helmets and anti-ballistic protection for military and
police vehicles.

TRC

To produce textile reinforcements, continuous yarns or rovings are processed in a planar structure by a
textile technique to produce an optimal alignment and arrangement of fibres in structural members.

TRC is the way to manufacture thin concrete parts with an extremely high load capacity. Even now, it is a
very promising alternative for strengthening and repairing concrete structures, not least from a cost
viewpoint.

http://www.jeccomposites.com/knowledge/international-composites-news/textile-reinforced-concrete-
high-performance-carbon-fibre

Geopolymer concrete is a type of concrete that is made by reacting aluminate and silicate bearing
materials with a caustic activator. Commonly, waste materials such as fly ash or slag from iron and metal
production are used, which helps lead to a cleaner environment. This is because the waste material is
actually encapsulated within the concrete and it also does not have to be disposed of as it is being used.
Geopolymer concrete is does not require heat to make it and it does not produce carbon dioxide.
Standard Portland cement based concrete requires both heat and carbon dioxide.

https://www.homeimprovementpages.com.au/article/geopolymer_concrete
ARTICLE How do base isolators work? EXPLORE

Base isolation is a technique developed to prevent or minimise damage to buildings during an

earthquake. It has been used in New Zealand, as well as in India, Japan, Italy and the USA.

The base isolation principle

Chris Gannon and Dr Bill Robinson of Robinson Seismic explain the base isolation principle.

A fixed-base building (built directly on the ground) will move with an earthquake’s motion and can
sustain extensive damage as a result.

When a building is built away (isolated) from the ground, resting on flexible bearings or pads known as
base isolators, it will only move a little or not at all during an earthquake.

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1022-how-do-base-isolators-work

Stopping airborne debris

Airborne debris is the biggest threat to people during a hurricane, typhoon or tornado. High-velocity
winds transform gravel, pieces of wood, roof tiles, trash cans and other everyday items into ballistic
missiles that punch through doors, windows and walls. So why are we still shuttering doors and windows
with wood when we could be using a ballistics-derived material to stop a ballistic threat? After all, we
already have it: Dyneema® is already widely used to protect people and vehicles from bullets and
bombs.

https://www.dsm.com/products/dyneema/en_GB/science-innovation/innovation.html

Strongest
The strongest glass in the world is currently being developed after a major breakthrough in 2011 where a
glass that’s ‘stronger than steel’ was produced by scientists at the U.S Department of Energy and the
California Institute of Technology.

The glass is made by combining up to 5 elements including a rare metal called palladium. The other
metals within the glass increase the strength, whilst the palladium increases the plasticity of the glass,
preventing cracks from spreading, essentially allowing it to bend under stress rather than shatter.

Solarglass

Photovoltaic solar panels are one of the best ways we could lower our dependence on fossil fuels, but
let’s be honest, the ones we currently put on our home’s roof aren’t the prettiest. This is why scientists
are trying to develop photovoltaics that are transparent, with the purpose of being used in windows.

It seems we are getting closer to this dream becoming a reality! Researchers at Michigan State University
have created an almost completely transparent solar cell that can generate electricity by absorbing the
non-visible, energy making light rays. Salts within the glass absorb non-visible wavelengths of UV and
infrared light and guide it to the edge of the glass where it converts it to energy.

https://www.google.com.ph/amp/s/www.anglianhome.co.uk/goodtobehome/home-news/record-
breaking-windows-of-the-world/amp/