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==Structural elements==

{{main|SpaceStructural frameelement}}

[[File:Bending.svg|thumb|right|A [[statically determinate]] simply supported beam, bending under an evenly distributed load]]

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===Columns===

{{Main|Column}}

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===Shells===

{{Main|Thin-shell structure}}

{{See also|Gridshell|Space frame}}

Shells derive their strength from their form and carry forces in compression in two directions. A dome is an example of a shell. They can be designed by making a hanging-chain model, which will act as a catenary in pure tension and inverting the form to achieve pure compression.