Answers.Body: <p>Generally LEGO Technic structures (pins and beams with holes) tend to be lighter and stronger as System structures (classic bricks). The generally accepted best practice among amateur and professional LEGO builders is to have a light and strong internal structure (either Technic or other materials, like wood or steel) that can then be decorated on the outside.</p>
  
  <p>In your case the computer case should have solid walls that provide adequate dust protection and is capable of directing airflow, but Technic is quite difficult to get reasonably airtight. Aesthetics can also play a large role, therefore it is understandable if you wish to have a brick-built outer layer.</p>
  
  <p>What I'd recommend is building a Technic frame, using multiple beams grouped together with various overlays and reinforcing them with other beams in triangle configurations (look at bridges, both <a href="http://www.klausdierks.com/images/Namibia_Karas_Seeheim_Bridge_4.JPG" rel="noreferrer">real</a> <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Gatton_Railway_Bridge.JPG" rel="noreferrer">life</a> and <a href="http://www.zweistein.de/lego/the_bridge_of_bottrop.html" rel="noreferrer">LEGO</a> for inspiration). Then you can apply an outer shell to this frame, built by whatever means you'd like, since the Technic beams will hold the structure together and give the wall panels stability.</p>
  
  <p>Especially if you wish to lift the case, it will need to be able to hold its weight by the handles. Regular System bricks are typically too heavy for this kind of build, and while it can be mitigated somewhat using tricks like your doughnut (which I personally find quite genial), they increase the mass and structural volume significantly, and soon you will arrive at huge values regarding cost, weight and volume. 
  Regular bricks also have only one direction of assembly, providing little to no extension and joining points, but a trivial direction where force can pull them apart. Technic beams are, on the other hand, capable of supporting multiples of their own weight in any direction, so they will not be pulled apart easily, especially when used with <a href="http://img.brickowl.com/files/image_cache/larger/lego-black-technic-pin-with-lengthwise-friction-ridges-and-center-slots-2780-30-33899-38.jpg" rel="noreferrer">pins</a> that are locked in place with <a href="https://www.thedailybrick.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/700x700/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/e/lego_bar_1_x_4__30374__lego-tan-bar-1-x-4-30374-27-324854-89.jpg" rel="noreferrer">bars</a>.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: Thanks for your inspirations, especially the triangle structure with beams. As i mentioned in question #2, the toughness using beams with holes will depends on the pegs. Do you worry about the pegs toughness? Btw i dont really need so airtight, as i will make higher air pressure inside, so most dust will be forces outwards.
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Answers.Text: More important. I understand using beams with holes and pegs will have high toughness *in terms of its own weight*. However, in thr case of a PC case, the main weights come from the PC parts, which most are heavy iron. Although using classic bricks will make the structure itself heavier, but if it can make the case a bit stronger, should we consider it?
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Answers.Text: The pins connecting the beams are quite strong, due to their cylindrical shape that is further reinforced by axial ridges. There are a few professional-quality reports on the strength of these connections, one mentions that two beams connected by two pins required over 100N force (10kg) to pull apart lengthwise: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3550991/LegoTesting.pdf
  The other shows likewise: http://eprints.usq.edu.au/20528/1/Lostroh_LegoTesting_2012.pdf
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Answers.Text: As for the strength of the case, since you mentioned handles, I suppose you will move it, in which case forces will be acting on it in various directions. The Technic connection system was mainly designed with such forces at mind (opposed to the System line, where the inspiration was building blocks that only have to resist gravity). You can test this easily by building something smaller, like a basket from System and Technic parts and observe the difference in size, weight and supporting capacity.
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Answers.Text: Sorry for the late reply. Thank you very much for your informative helps. I have settled using Tachnic to build the structures. I will choose your answer as the solution. You are the first one to reply and point out the Tachnic direction. It is especially appreciated that, in your added paragraph, you have pointed out Regular Brick Structures will break easily when forces are applied in different directions. In real life, the direction of forces will not precisely fit into one axis. However Technic is tough on this. In addition, quoting reports of experiences is also highly appreciated. Thanks
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Answers.Body: <p>I am also going to recommend Technic as the stronger support option, but I would make the case out of "normal" Lego, and then implement 2 Technic rectangular "rings" around the case at the place of your pillars, joined at the top and bottom (on the top the joint could form the handle). Make these rings or braces by overlapping Technic pieces and joining them with Technic pins. Then, in your case, insert a few pieces that can also accommodate a Technic pin (1x2 brick with center hole) and secure the brick-built case to the Technic rings that way. If you think this through, you could make that connection easily removable, so that you can slide the brick-built case out of the 2 rings and have an opening side panel allowing access to the internals - a very flexible but still very strong design. </p>
  
  <p>I have mocked up this case, see the below pictures. No comments on the sloppy building style - I had to work with whatever my son did not have incorporated into one of his builds :). The Technic rings obviously need some more bracing in your final design, but I think this shows the concept of using 2 rings, a handle, and pins to secure and remove the central case pretty well:
  <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/yNgBi.jpg" alt="Assembled case">
  <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/MFqcN.jpg" alt="Removing the blue pins unlocks the case">
  <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/9SigD.jpg" alt="Case and rings separated"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/A1EPI.jpg" alt="Structure of the rings"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/7yGt3.jpg" alt="Carrying the case"></p>
  
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Answers.Text: Sorry for my late reply. And thank you very much for your answer. It is really impressive that you actually build a model and do experiments for me. I am now designing my computer case with the Technic frame. Your ideas of removable frame and side panel opening inspired me a lot. I would really want to accept your answer as the solution too. But sadly I can only choose one. Your answer definitely worths upvotes +++. Hope you will give me some ideas of the Handle and Joints (probably with experiments) in the future ;)
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Answers.Body: <p>A 3-D Box frame using Technic bricks or beams has the highest potential for rigidity and strength. The 3-D box frame strength comes from its use of distributing any external force across multiple joints.   Classic bricks works better than Technics at creating a desired form - like a wall-  but classic brick clutch power is too weak. However a classic brick wall can be strengthen by using Technic bricks and beams to brace(bind) the walls along Z axis (the axis parallel to the studs and cylinders). For example, a wall composed of 4x1 technic brick, 4x1 plate, 4x1 plate, and 4x1 technic brick can be braced by a 3 hole technic beam  on both sides of the brick wall that would very resistant to external impact.   </p>
  
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Body: <p>What is the strongest LEGO structure?</p>
  
  <p>I am going to build a LEGO computer case. Different from <a href="http://www.totalgeekdom.com/?p=1725" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Mike Schropp</a> and <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Lego-Computer/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">greenyouse</a>, I am planing to build an upright case.</p>
  
  <p><em>(This is a general "strongest LEGO structure" question. Using the structures in building the computer case is just an example of applications.)</em></p>
  
  <p>To make it more challenging (and more perfect), the case will have handles (like <a href="http://www.nocompromisegaming.com/img/lanboy.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this type</a>) for carrying the whole thing around, and it will have "legs" (like <a href="http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2012/corsair-vengeance-c70/IMG_6232.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this bar type</a>) to lift the whole case up for ventilation.</p>
  
  <p><em>For better reference, here is the coordinate notation:</em></p>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/ZbJWY.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>
  
  <p>There are 4 parts (for now I can think of) in the case which has to encounter different types of strength challenges:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li><a href="https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/6401/strongest-lego-structuce-1-pillars">The pillars</a> (Red)</li>
  <li><a href="https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/6402/strongest-lego-structuce-2-floor">The floor</a> (dark grey)</li>
  <li>The joints (purple)</li>
  <li>The handles (yellow)</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/B8d1i.png" alt="enter image description here"> <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/huazy.png" alt="enter image description here"> <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/RdAWU.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>
  
  <p>For the white bricks, they do not require special strengths, do they?</p>
  
  <p>FYI, <a href="http://www.robertcailliau.eu/Lego/Dimensions/zMeasurements-en.xhtml" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> are the LEGO dimensions: </p>
  
  <p><strong>Horizontal pitch</strong>, or distance between knobs:  <strong>8mm</strong>.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Vertical pitch / Brick thickness</strong>:  <strong>9.6mm</strong>.</p>
  
  <p>The horizontal tolerance:  0.1mm.</p>
  
  <p><strong>Plate thickness</strong>: <strong>3.2mm</strong>.</p>
  
  <hr>
  
  <p><em>Above is the common information across the 4 questions.</em></p>
  
  <p><em>Below is the question for this specific part.</em></p>
  
  <hr>
  
  <p>(1) The pillars (Red)</p>
  
  <p>The pillars do not have many requirements while the PC case is sitting still on the table. But when the PC case is lifted up by holding the handles, the pillars become critical to support the weight of the entire PC.</p>
  
  <p>Normal stacking up the LEGO bricks or plates must not work. The bricks/parts will be separated very easily.</p>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/O3uXb.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>
  
  <p><strong>What is the strongest LEGO structure when using as Pillars?</strong></p>
  
  <p>I have come up with a structure (below left). I pile up the plates along the Y axis. So when tension is applied to the pillar, the knobs (many knobs) will lock each others, such that (as long as the LEGO plates themselves do not break) the pillar will not break into two parts.</p>
  
  <p>There is a problem. Although the pillar will not be pulled apart along the Z axis, the plates might be separated along the Y axis due to the tension. So I made a "doughnut" to secure the pillar (below right). When the pillar wants to separate, it is a force along the Y axis. The knobs of the "doughnut" will (hopefully) act against forces of X and Y axis.</p>
  
  <p>5 plates (3.2 x5 = 16mm) = 2 pitches (8 x2 = 16mm), so the pillar fits exactly in the "doughnut" (with 0.2mm (Y axis) &amp; 0.4mm (X axis) tolerance).</p>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/cvW78.png" alt="enter image description here">  <img src="https://i.sstatic.net/bPi6f.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>
  
  <p>Such that, the pillars have to be 6 pitches thick, which is 4.8cm. If this structure is possible, can we make the "doughnut" 1 pitch thick, and the pillar 4 pitches thick?</p>
  
  <p>I assume using longer plates will be better than short plates, because fewer gaps along the Z axis, lower risk to separate, isn't it? However, I believe more plates stacking up along the Y axis, which will have more knobs, will make the pillar stronger. Which means using plates here is better than using bricks, isn't it?</p>
  
  <p>In <a href="http://cs.wellesley.edu/~rds/rds09/handouts/LEGOStructures.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this PDF</a> page 4, that research suggests using pegs. Obviously, the number of pegs can be used in the pillar will be less than the number of knobs in my suggested structure. And I afraid the peg itself will break, as pegs are hollow plastic, while knobs are more "solid".</p>
  
  <p>Which structure (the above one, the research paper one, or your suggestion) is the strongest?</p>
  
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Title: Strongest LEGO structuce - (1) Pillars
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ThreadText: # Strongest LEGO structuce - (1) Pillars
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-11)
  
  What is the strongest LEGO structure?
  
  I am going to build a LEGO computer case. Different from [Mike Schropp](http://www.totalgeekdom.com/?p=1725) and [greenyouse](http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Lego-Computer/), I am planing to build an upright case.
  
  *(This is a general "strongest LEGO structure" question. Using the structures in building the computer case is just an example of applications.)*
  
  To make it more challenging (and more perfect), the case will have handles (like [this type](http://www.nocompromisegaming.com/img/lanboy.jpg)) for carrying the whole thing around, and it will have "legs" (like [this bar type](http://www.guru3d.com/miraserver/images/2012/corsair-vengeance-c70/IMG_6232.jpg)) to lift the whole case up for ventilation.
  
  *For better reference, here is the coordinate notation:*
  
  ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/ZbJWY.png)
  
  There are 4 parts (for now I can think of) in the case which has to encounter different types of strength challenges:
  
  1. [The pillars](https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/6401/strongest-lego-structuce-1-pillars) (Red)
  2. [The floor](https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/6402/strongest-lego-structuce-2-floor) (dark grey)
  3. The joints (purple)
  4. The handles (yellow)
  
  ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/B8d1i.png) ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/huazy.png) ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/RdAWU.png)
  
  For the white bricks, they do not require special strengths, do they?
  
  FYI, [here](http://www.robertcailliau.eu/Lego/Dimensions/zMeasurements-en.xhtml) are the LEGO dimensions:
  
  **Horizontal pitch**, or distance between knobs: **8mm**.
  
  **Vertical pitch / Brick thickness**: **9.6mm**.
  
  The horizontal tolerance: 0.1mm.
  
  **Plate thickness**: **3.2mm**.
  
  ---
  
  *Above is the common information across the 4 questions.*
  
  *Below is the question for this specific part.*
  
  ---
  
  (1) The pillars (Red)
  
  The pillars do not have many requirements while the PC case is sitting still on the table. But when the PC case is lifted up by holding the handles, the pillars become critical to support the weight of the entire PC.
  
  Normal stacking up the LEGO bricks or plates must not work. The bricks/parts will be separated very easily.
  
  ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/O3uXb.png)
  
  **What is the strongest LEGO structure when using as Pillars?**
  
  I have come up with a structure (below left). I pile up the plates along the Y axis. So when tension is applied to the pillar, the knobs (many knobs) will lock each others, such that (as long as the LEGO plates themselves do not break) the pillar will not break into two parts.
  
  There is a problem. Although the pillar will not be pulled apart along the Z axis, the plates might be separated along the Y axis due to the tension. So I made a "doughnut" to secure the pillar (below right). When the pillar wants to separate, it is a force along the Y axis. The knobs of the "doughnut" will (hopefully) act against forces of X and Y axis.
  
  5 plates (3.2 x5 = 16mm) = 2 pitches (8 x2 = 16mm), so the pillar fits exactly in the "doughnut" (with 0.2mm (Y axis) & 0.4mm (X axis) tolerance).
  
  ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/cvW78.png) ![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/bPi6f.png)
  
  Such that, the pillars have to be 6 pitches thick, which is 4.8cm. If this structure is possible, can we make the "doughnut" 1 pitch thick, and the pillar 4 pitches thick?
  
  I assume using longer plates will be better than short plates, because fewer gaps along the Z axis, lower risk to separate, isn't it? However, I believe more plates stacking up along the Y axis, which will have more knobs, will make the pillar stronger. Which means using plates here is better than using bricks, isn't it?
  
  In [this PDF](http://cs.wellesley.edu/~rds/rds09/handouts/LEGOStructures.pdf) page 4, that research suggests using pegs. Obviously, the number of pegs can be used in the pillar will be less than the number of knobs in my suggested structure. And I afraid the peg itself will break, as pegs are hollow plastic, while knobs are more "solid".
  
  Which structure (the above one, the research paper one, or your suggestion) is the strongest?
  
  **Tags:** building, design, plastics
  
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  ## 3 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_1 on 2015-06-11. Score: 5 | Accepted answer
  
  Generally LEGO Technic structures (pins and beams with holes) tend to be lighter and stronger as System structures (classic bricks). The generally accepted best practice among amateur and professional LEGO builders is to have a light and strong internal structure (either Technic or other materials, like wood or steel) that can then be decorated on the outside.
  
  In your case the computer case should have solid walls that provide adequate dust protection and is capable of directing airflow, but Technic is quite difficult to get reasonably airtight. Aesthetics can also play a large role, therefore it is understandable if you wish to have a brick-built outer layer.
  
  What I'd recommend is building a Technic frame, using multiple beams grouped together with various overlays and reinforcing them with other beams in triangle configurations (look at bridges, both [real](http://www.klausdierks.com/images/Namibia_Karas_Seeheim_Bridge_4.JPG) [life](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Gatton_Railway_Bridge.JPG) and [LEGO](http://www.zweistein.de/lego/the_bridge_of_bottrop.html) for inspiration). Then you can apply an outer shell to this frame, built by whatever means you'd like, since the Technic beams will hold the structure together and give the wall panels stability.
  
  Especially if you wish to lift the case, it will need to be able to hold its weight by the handles. Regular System bricks are typically too heavy for this kind of build, and while it can be mitigated somewhat using tricks like your doughnut (which I personally find quite genial), they increase the mass and structural volume significantly, and soon you will arrive at huge values regarding cost, weight and volume.
  Regular bricks also have only one direction of assembly, providing little to no extension and joining points, but a trivial direction where force can pull them apart. Technic beams are, on the other hand, capable of supporting multiples of their own weight in any direction, so they will not be pulled apart easily, especially when used with [pins](http://img.brickowl.com/files/image_cache/larger/lego-black-technic-pin-with-lengthwise-friction-ridges-and-center-slots-2780-30-33899-38.jpg) that are locked in place with [bars](https://www.thedailybrick.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/700x700/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/e/lego_bar_1_x_4__30374__lego-tan-bar-1-x-4-30374-27-324854-89.jpg).
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: Thanks for your inspirations, especially the triangle structure with beams. As i mentioned in question #2, the toughness using beams with holes will depends on the pegs. Do you worry about the pegs toughness? Btw i dont really need so airtight, as i will make higher air pressure inside, so most dust will be forces outwards.  
  > **username_0**: More important. I understand using beams with holes and pegs will have high toughness *in terms of its own weight*. However, in thr case of a PC case, the main weights come from the PC parts, which most are heavy iron. Although using classic bricks will make the structure itself heavier, but if it can make the case a bit stronger, should we consider it?  
  > **username_1**: The pins connecting the beams are quite strong, due to their cylindrical shape that is further reinforced by axial ridges. There are a few professional-quality reports on the strength of these connections, one mentions that two beams connected by two pins required over 100N force (10kg) to pull apart lengthwise: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3550991/LegoTesting.pdf The other shows likewise: http://eprints.usq.edu.au/20528/1/Lostroh_LegoTesting_2012.pdf  
  > **username_1**: As for the strength of the case, since you mentioned handles, I suppose you will move it, in which case forces will be acting on it in various directions. The Technic connection system was mainly designed with such forces at mind (opposed to the System line, where the inspiration was building blocks that only have to resist gravity). You can test this easily by building something smaller, like a basket from System and Technic parts and observe the difference in size, weight and supporting capacity.  
  > **username_0**: Sorry for the late reply. Thank you very much for your informative helps. I have settled using Tachnic to build the structures. I will choose your answer as the solution. You are the first one to reply and point out the Tachnic direction. It is especially appreciated that, in your added paragraph, you have pointed out Regular Brick Structures will break easily when forces are applied in different directions. In real life, the direction of forces will not precisely fit into one axis. However Technic is tough on this. In addition, quoting reports of experiences is also highly appreciated. Thanks  
  > **username_1**: You are welcome, please post a link to the result when you are finished with it, I would love to see the final model.  
  > **username_0**: Sure! I would love to share my BIG PROJECT too!  
  > **username_1**: @midnite Just stumbled upon this post and wondered if you have gotten around to building it, how are things going?  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2015-06-11. Score: 6
  
  I am also going to recommend Technic as the stronger support option, but I would make the case out of "normal" Lego, and then implement 2 Technic rectangular "rings" around the case at the place of your pillars, joined at the top and bottom (on the top the joint could form the handle). Make these rings or braces by overlapping Technic pieces and joining them with Technic pins. Then, in your case, insert a few pieces that can also accommodate a Technic pin (1x2 brick with center hole) and secure the brick-built case to the Technic rings that way. If you think this through, you could make that connection easily removable, so that you can slide the brick-built case out of the 2 rings and have an opening side panel allowing access to the internals - a very flexible but still very strong design.
  
  I have mocked up this case, see the below pictures. No comments on the sloppy building style - I had to work with whatever my son did not have incorporated into one of his builds :). The Technic rings obviously need some more bracing in your final design, but I think this shows the concept of using 2 rings, a handle, and pins to secure and remove the central case pretty well:
  ![Assembled case](https://i.sstatic.net/yNgBi.jpg)
  ![Removing the blue pins unlocks the case](https://i.sstatic.net/MFqcN.jpg)
  ![Case and rings separated](https://i.sstatic.net/9SigD.jpg)![Structure of the rings](https://i.sstatic.net/A1EPI.jpg)![Carrying the case](https://i.sstatic.net/7yGt3.jpg)
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: Sorry for my late reply. And thank you very much for your answer. It is really impressive that you actually build a model and do experiments for me. I am now designing my computer case with the Technic frame. Your ideas of removable frame and side panel opening inspired me a lot. I would really want to accept your answer as the solution too. But sadly I can only choose one. Your answer definitely worths upvotes +++. Hope you will give me some ideas of the Handle and Joints (probably with experiments) in the future ;)  
  > **username_2**: my pleasure - as @zovits already mentioned - let us know how it turned out :)  
  > **username_0**: Sure! My pleasure too!!  
  
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  ### Answer by username_3 on 2015-11-12. Score: 1
  
  A 3-D Box frame using Technic bricks or beams has the highest potential for rigidity and strength. The 3-D box frame strength comes from its use of distributing any external force across multiple joints. Classic bricks works better than Technics at creating a desired form - like a wall- but classic brick clutch power is too weak. However a classic brick wall can be strengthen by using Technic bricks and beams to brace(bind) the walls along Z axis (the axis parallel to the studs and cylinders). For example, a wall composed of 4x1 technic brick, 4x1 plate, 4x1 plate, and 4x1 technic brick can be braced by a 3 hole technic beam on both sides of the brick wall that would very resistant to external impact.
  
  
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