Re: Scirth vs GP Hull

[Matt Grimaldi]

Joe Hale wrote:
 
 I know this is a David Brin mailing list, but I have a question about
 the Known Space universe:  Which is stronger, scrith or a General
 Products hull?
 
 Does anybody know?
 
 Any opinions?

I would say a GP hull is stronger, as there is a cannonical
reference in _Ringworld_ where scrith is stretched and punctured
by an asteroid impact, whereas a GP hull has never demonstrated
a structural integrity failure from stress.  Antimatter on the
other hand, has been shown to destroy a GP hull.  Also, the things
*inside* the hull can be flattened by forces such as
strong gravity or an impact...

-- Matt
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RE: Scirth vs GP Hull

[Joe Hale]

Yes, I've come to the same conclusion.

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Subject: Re: Scirth vs GP Hull

Joe Hale wrote:
 
 I know this is a David Brin mailing list, but I have a question about
 the Known Space universe:  Which is stronger, scrith or a General
 Products hull?
 
 Does anybody know?
 
 Any opinions?

I would say a GP hull is stronger, as there is a cannonical
reference in _Ringworld_ where scrith is stretched and punctured
by an asteroid impact, whereas a GP hull has never demonstrated
a structural integrity failure from stress.  Antimatter on the
other hand, has been shown to destroy a GP hull.  Also, the things
*inside* the hull can be flattened by forces such as
strong gravity or an impact...

-- Matt
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