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by cunning stunt who u calling chicken on February 20th, 2009
Ha, you homework cheater you!
The Acropolis, most famous of columned buildings, is built that way. There are 2 reasons that I know of, there could be more.
1. when viewing a column from below (looking up) to taper the top gives the column the appearance of 'soaring'. Architecturally appealing and monumental in appearance.
2. material - when a column is built with smaller drums as it rises, there is a bit less material used. When less material is used, especially in this manner (smaller drums going up), it is better balanced (less chance of falling anytime soon).
by mr. Bill on February 20th, 2009
Wider base more support. Down side you will stump your toe more often in the dark.
by plot13 on February 20th, 2009
advabtages:
-more stable
-decorative
disadvantages:
-more material
-increases dead load
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I don't know about the Acropolis specifically, but I learned that a lot of columns were built with slightly narrower bases so that when you looked up it didn't look like they were smaller - to create the optical illusion of even-ness.
by quack is whack on February 20th, 2009
Yes, I do know that is done too, but not on such a grand scale.
Smaller columns...
Personally, I think the builders of the acropolis did the best job.
The building withstood a number of attacks over time, it survived burning. It was damaged by (I think) an Ottoman warship firing upon its treasury.
But look, it is still standing (with help).
:D
Which buildings have the smaller base columns? I'd like to look at examples (if you don't mind)...
by cunning stunt who u calling chicken on February 20th, 2009
i dont understand a word u just said,
by plot13 on February 20th, 2009
Plot13, were you the guy who down rated cunning? Just curious. Cunning - +6 for helping a homework cheater and being so knowledgeable on columns. I understood you perfectly.
by quack is whack on February 20th, 2009
Quack is Whack - thanks. Gentleman and scholar you are.
by cunning stunt who u calling chicken on February 20th, 2009
I'm actually a woman. But thank you for the compliment =)
by quack is whack on February 20th, 2009
excuse me
by plot13 on February 21st, 2009
ur not answering my question
by plot13 on February 21st, 2009
Plot13, she did answer your question - can you read? She said that it gives the column a soaring appearance and it also provides better balance while using less material. AND she gave you an example of a building which uses such columns. Just to paraphrase what she already told you. If you're going to be so ungrateful to the people who are helping you to effectively cheat on your homework, why not take it somewhere else?
by quack is whack on February 21st, 2009
ms quackiswhack, I don't think this is a 'real or authentic' person.
dont waste you time, they keep DR me - actually there is some recognizable traits to this person.
email me and we'll chat. ck my prof. 4 addy
by cunning stunt who u calling chicken on February 21st, 2009
Hah, I feel silly now =P I will look you up! Thanks ^_^
by quack is whack on February 22nd, 2009
c u elsewhere! :)
never feel silly for being taken in by a con. just be aware of what the rules of engagement are.
I had my lesson last week, and thankfully, there are great people here who gave me enough tools to deal with it.
by cunning stunt who u calling chicken on February 22nd, 2009
u are silly, both of u :)
by plot13 on February 25th, 2009
i will take it somewhere else and she didn't answer the question
by plot13 on February 25th, 2009