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Conundrum Corner: 12 Beams

Posted on July 30th, 2010 at 11:00 by Mental Health Break

How much land can be enclosed by a dozen 16 foot beams?

(The beams are straight.)

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One Response to “Conundrum Corner: 12 Beams”

  1. Ulmont // Jul 30, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    I suggest that a regular dodecagon would be able to enclose the most area with a dozen 16 foot beams while still being completely enclosed, etc.

    Per wiki, such a dodecagon with a 16 ft side would enclose an area of roughly 2866.21501952 ft^2.

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