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Mathematics — Corner Case — The Hallway Problem Feb 2021

  • khoitsma
  • Mathematics
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Determine the longest beam that can turn the corner of two halls of given width, x and y.

hallway diagram

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Total Solar Eclipse — Texas — Apr 8 2024 [posted Feb 2021]

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Texas Eclipse Map

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Mathematics for Structural Engineers Jan 2021

  • khoitsma
  • Calculus, Mathematics
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1) I revisited calculus, and this solution to determine the moment of inertia of a circular cross-section.
2) What is the strongest beam I can cut from a given log?

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MIT Math Test 1876 Jan 2021

  • khoitsma
  • Computer Algebra, Jupyter, Kids (middle school and up), Mathematics, Python, Sympy
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So many solutions.

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2×2 RC Sequence Dec 2020

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  • Concept, General
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2×2 Rubik’s Cube

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Transmission Tower Details Dec 2020

  • khoitsma
  • Steel Detail
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I observed a few details of my neighborhood transmission tower.

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