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To: Boogieman
The span doesn't appear to be long enough to require a central pillar. It isn't that long. (Architects rendering)


225 posted on 03/15/2018 12:47:36 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Especially since it was designed to be supported by a suspension system. Concrete is great under compression but cannot withstand tension. The cantilevered section could not withstand the tension over it’s length.


312 posted on 03/15/2018 1:19:01 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
The span doesn't appear to be long enough to require a central pillar. It isn't that long

Turns out that it did need a center pillar(s) It pulled away and downward from each terminus or one of the terminus

413 posted on 03/15/2018 2:33:23 PM PDT by dennisw (The strong take from the weak, but the smart take from the strong)
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