Talk:International Space Elevator/@comment-1820808-20180423013049/@comment-25161269-20180423052312

I have. Though I feel that it isn't an intentional design. The superstructure of the ISEV is probably designed that way to withstand the massive compressional forces bearing down on the structure. Engineering tells us that a triangle is the strongest shape in nature, so a series of curved triangular supports on the base would be an excellent way to disperse the load on the elevator. Of course, why it looks like it's made out of concrete and not CNTs is beyond me.