homeaboutarchivenewslettermembership!
aboutarchivemembership!
aboutarchivemembers!

Using a geometric shape called a Reuleaux

posted by Jason Kottke Dec 01, 2006

Using a geometric shape called a Reuleaux triangle, it's possible to drill square holes. Click through for all the exciting math!

Update: A video of a Reuleaux triangle rotating in a square. (thx, will)

Update: More on the Reuleaux triangle at MathWorld. (thx, nevan)

Update: The Reuleaux triangle is also the basis for the Wankel engine.. (thx, brian & adam)