These structures use cables, which the structure hangs from.
Suspended structures
Pool inflatable float
Pneumatic structures
Formed by arches and xxxxxx using stones that are cut in such a way that the only stress they support is compression
Vaulted structures
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Pneumatic structure
Aqueduct
Vaulted structure
Structures that are constructed by accumulating material, without leaving any gaps between them
Massive structures and lintels
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco) or The 25th of April Bridge (Lisbon)
Suspended structures
The Eiffel Tower
Triangular structure
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Vaulted structure
These structures are formed by laminates of metal, plastic, or composite material like reinforced concrete
Laminated structures
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Massive structures and lintels
Mayan Pyramids
Massive structures and lintels
Sydney Opera House
Laminated structure
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Triangular structure
These are 3 dimensional structures of bars, which combine the properties of vaults with triangulated structures to create curved shapes and cover large spaces
Spatial and geodesic
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Suspended structure
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Laminated structure
These structures are light and easy to transport and dismantle.
Pneumatic structures
These structures are made from bars, normally metal or wooden, and are ideal for building bridges.
Triangular structures
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