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Re:Algorithms that design structures better than engineers by JoeAltmaier on Friday January 25, 2013 @08:33AM (#5115272)
It has it uses. Interior of molded plastic structures e.g. cases for appliances etc. Where the variables used are important - material used,strength - and painting and transporting are not an issue.
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Re:Algorithms that design structures better than engineers by NamTaf on Friday January 25, 2013 @11:03AM (#5116007)
Definitely agree. Moulded plastic would be one of the better ones. Castings would be ok in some circumstances though the interior cores could be a pain to control, eg: ensuring the sand to create the voids is solid enough not to disentigrate as you try to cast and is not just floating in mid-air.
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Re:Algorithms that design structures better than engineers by JoeAltmaier on Friday January 25, 2013 @11:10AM (#5116051)
Right - or 3D printing as the OP suggested.
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