MATH 031- M15/M16

Group No. 7 Date: June 25,

2019
Leader: Jeriel V. Alba C-4
Members: Gioje Maril G. Ending A-4
Cherokee Lhits B. Burmeon B-4
Janine Moldin D-4

Golden Ratio in Structure

INTRODUCTION:

The Golden ratio is a special number found by dividing a line into two
parts so that the longer part divided by the smaller part is also equal to the whole length
divided by the longer part. When you really think about it, one of the coolest facets is the
ability to have buildings be so different so varied in terms of size, shape, and style and yet so
similar at their core. No matter who designs the building, it is constructed from a blueprint.
No matter what a structure looks like once it’s finished, it’s still is assembled from a collection
of natural materials. No matter what the building’s eventual purpose is, the golden ratio was
most likely used to determine its proportions and it brings balance and height, just like in
Greek times that the presence of the golden ratio provided a sense of balance and
equilibrium. The geometrical figure of the golden ratio is essentially pleasing and easy on the
eye.

REACTION:

Structure with a golden ratio equal or close to 1.618 has truly been an amazing site to
look at, not only with how well the structure is proportioned from top tell bottom but how
fascinating that a simple building can symbolize perfection and how well it supports its
structure from the foundation up to its external work.
EXAMPLE:

A B
1.618
B C
C= 3cm

A= 8cm
8 5 13
1.625
5 3 8

B= 5cm

CONCLUSION:

As Golden ratio is not only found in structure but also commonly found in nature and
every aspect that has the golden ratio equal or close to 1.618 is essentially pleasing and easy
on the eye and has a balance of proportions we should not change or dispute this way of
process in building new structure as this has already been proven and tested from previous
generation that every structure that had followed or close to a geometrical figure ratio of
1.618 is well balanced on proportions thus gives a more strong or sturdy does make the
structure live long and may survive certain disaster like earthquake.

SOURCE:

• http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/emat6680fa06/hobgood/kate_files/golden%20ratio/gr%20
arch.html
• https://freshome.com/2014/10/29/how-architects-take-advantage-of-the-golden-ratio/

 https://www.goldennumber.net/architecture/