Silver Rectangle Dissections
The silver rectangle {R√2} is a rectangle of proportions 1:√2 or approximately 1:1.4142.
This is the same proportions as the A series of paper, for example A4 paper.
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Triangle — Silver Rectangle (4 pieces)
This uses the TT2 method.
The dissection is hingeable.
Square — Silver Rectangle (3 pieces)
The dissection is translational.
Pentagon — Silver Rectangle (5 pieces)
Hexagon — Silver Rectangle (5 pieces)
The dissection is translational.
Heptagon — Silver Rectangle (7 pieces)
Octagon — Silver Rectangle (4 pieces)
Enneagon — Silver Rectangle (9 pieces)
Decagon — Silver Rectangle (7 pieces)
The two overlays show the strips before and after the modification of the decagon strip
that saves a piece.
Dodecagon — Silver Rectangle (7 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Pentagram (7 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Hexagram (5 pieces)
The dissection is translational.
Silver Rectangle — Octagram {8/2} (8 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Octagram {8/3} (5 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Decagram (10 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Decagram (9 pieces with 1 turned over)
Silver Rectangle — Dodecagram {12/2} (9 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Dodecagram {12/3} (9 pieces)
Silver Rectangle — Golden Rectangle (3 pieces)
The dissection is translational and hingeable.
Silver Rectangle — Domino (3 pieces)
The dissection is translational and hingeable.
Silver Rectangle — Greek Cross (5 pieces)
The dissection is translational.
Silver Rectangle — Latin Cross (5 pieces)