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The video discusses the concept of shells in structural engineering and how they work. Mike Schlaich, a renowned engineer, explains how structures that work in tension can be flipped and work in compression instead. The importance of designing structures that can support additional loads, such as people walking across a bridge, is emphasized. The use of model replicas allows for the creation of optimal geometry for a structure, providing a more efficient use of materials. This method was used by Schlaich to design a bridge that was only 20 millimeters thick but still stable. The use of minimal materials leads to resource conservation and sustainability, a principle that Schlaich's office has been implementing for some time.
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