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Re:Standard Space Habitats by Taek on Tuesday August 25, 2020 @01:46PM (#24273935)
It's similar to making a taller building. You end up supporting more weight as the structure grows in height. Diameter in this case being similar to height.
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Re:Standard Space Habitats by throwaway316943 on Tuesday August 25, 2020 @02:40PM (#24274544)
I wonder if interspersing non rotating segments could allow a larger diameter. Not sure how the bearings would work or if they could be strong enough. Magnets maybe?
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Re:Standard Space Habitats by jandrese on Tuesday August 25, 2020 @03:59PM (#24275430)
One has to consider how you replace the bearings when they start to wear out. It's a moving part, it's going to wear out.
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