Structural Conditions
Stability
Resistance
Rigidity
- bury the bottom section in the ground and use strong foundations
- centre the weight in the lowest part and/or add extra weight
- widen its base
- brace it so it doesn't fall over ( with braces we widen the radius of the base
Resistance depends on the material used to build the structure, the quantity of material used and the shape of the structure
All materials have a tensile strength
Traction: we can make the section bigger and tighten the elements that traction is acting on
Bending: we make the breadth bigger and use more material on the top and bottom of the elements
Compression: we use thick elements, often hollow, to avoid buckling
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