Nilfgaardian & Quartz
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Quartz Quartz
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Quartz, I've been studying the geometry of strongholds and think there's a way to blend your crystal designs with tactical fortifications.
Quartz Quartz
Interesting idea, blending crystal lattices with stone walls. The geometry could reinforce the structure, but we need to check stress distribution and how the crystal’s anisotropy handles impact. Let me see your calculations first.
Nilfgaardian Nilfgaardian
Sure. I’ll keep it straightforward. The stone wall’s compressive strength is about 30 MPa. If we insert a crystal lattice that has a modulus of 70 GPa and a strength of 150 MPa, we can model the composite as a parallel arrangement. The effective modulus E_eff = (E_stone * V_stone + E_crystal * V_crystal). Assuming a 70/30 volume split, E_eff ≈ (30×0.7 + 70×0.3) GPa = 33 GPa. The composite stress under the same load will be σ_eff = σ_load / (E_eff / E_stone). For a 10 MPa load, σ_eff ≈ 10 / (33/30) ≈ 9.1 MPa, so the wall remains well within limits. The crystal anisotropy can be mitigated by orienting the lattice perpendicular to the principal stress direction, reducing impact sensitivity by roughly 20%. That should give you a solid starting point for the detailed model.