Box Shape?

[haldor]

Originally posted by Equilibrium


This ratio is the Golden Ratio aka Golden Mean.

approximately 0.6180339887 to 1

and 1 to 1.6180339887

and 1.6180339887 to 2.6180339887

The rounded off ratios give just as random a modal distribution and makes for much simpler math and measurements.

Just curious why the fourth ratio? Is that for a time component?

Phil

[Equilibrium]

Originally posted by haldor


Just curious why the fourth ratio? Is that for a time component?

Phil

There is no forth ratio, it's all the same ratio, the Golden Ratio.

Coming soon to a theater near you.

[kelticwizard]

The following thread discusses this issue and gives the dimensions for several different Golden Ratios:
Box dimensions

[planet10]

Originally posted by pinkmouse
no dimension should be a multiple of any other in an enclosure

This is the key. Use irrational numbers to determine your ratios and you will be in the ballpark.

Be careful thou. sqrt(2) is a good irrational number but don't use it twice or you end up with a smallest to largest ratio of 1:2.

Of course non-rectangular boxes will usually have an edge. Even just a pr of non-parallel walls can make a big improvement.

dave