Cantilevers are structural elements that extend horizontally and are supported at only one end. They are commonly used in architecture to create overhangs or floating structures.
Imagine a diving board as a cantilever. Just like how a diving board extends out from its support point, cantilevers in architecture extend out from their fixed points, creating visually striking and functional designs.
Suspension Bridges: Suspension bridges use cantilevers to support the bridge deck, allowing it to span long distances without intermediate supports.
Balconies: Balconies often utilize cantilevered design principles by extending outward from the building's facade without additional visible supports.
Frank Gehry: Architect Frank Gehry is known for his innovative use of cantilevers in buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, where sections of the structure appear to defy gravity.
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