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> To build without tension you have to build structures that basically look like Roman structures [1]: a bunch of tightly spaces arches so that the entire thing
by throw0101d 3mo ago
> To build without tension you have to build structures that basically look like Roman structures [1]: a bunch of tightly spaces arches so that the entire thing is in compression, with no meaningful tension anywhere.
Until an earthquake occurs, and then all of those mostly-down forces turn into side-to-side forces.