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Shell structures predominantly resist loads on them by direct compression. That is without bending or flexure. Since most materials are more effective in compression than in bending, shell structures result in lesser thickness than flat structures.
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Is a ladder a frame or shell structure?
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Is a teacup a shell structure?
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What is the difference between a shell structure and a frame structure?
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What kind of structure is an igloo, frame, mass, or shell?
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What is the opposite of shell?
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