Minimal Surface / Soap Film
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References | Minimal surfaces Tensile surface from curves Live Soap Film Minimal surface Bolha de sabão |
Soap films are surfaces that naturally minimize their total area; their shapes reduce surface energy. Its applications in architecture were explored by architect Frei Otto, who systematized the evaluation and measurement processes.
If you wan to understand why soap bubbles are studied in engineering you should definitely check this video from Paul Kassabiam: