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Hyperboloid
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Definition
A three-dimensional surface generated by rotating a hyperbola around one of its axes. Hyperboloid structures are doubly curved and provide structural efficiency with minimal material.
Example
Vladimir Shukhov's hyperboloid radio towers (early 1900s) use the hyperboloid geometry to create efficient, elegant structures that became symbols of Russian constructivism.