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    Quizzical Pursuit
    —The Architecture Puzzler

    Created by Dave Guadagni

    Solution to Last Week's Puzzler
    Architecture Puzzler #162

    Question

    In steel construction, what is a "leaning column"?

    Answer

    A "leaning column" is one that is pinned at the top and bottom and does not contribute to the stability of the steel frame.
     


     

    Okay, got it? Now try this week's Puzzler:

    http://www.ArchitectureWeek.com/quiz.html

     

    Dave Guadagni, AIA, is an architect with Robertson/Sherwood/Architects

    Quizzical Pursuit is Copyright 2003, Dave Guadagni.

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    Is it what made the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean?
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