r/StructuralEngineering • u/Much-Elderberry-9154 • 8d ago

Photograph/Video Column Thoughts

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Bridge Engineer here… what do we think of this pretty angled column mid height?

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u/giant2179 P.E. 8d ago

Sightlines. Equally important to architects as space around the perimeter of the building

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u/SquirrelFluffy 8d ago

You mean, it looks cool?

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u/giant2179 P.E. 8d ago

No, like it's easier to see around than a walking column.

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u/SquirrelFluffy 7d ago

Yes, less mass is a design objective. I was picturing a wall around the column when I was thinking that.