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Thanks again Michael. The framing shots for May are careful and very informative. Wright was really pushing some things here,( as usual) at least in terms of a small scale Usonian.
This canteliver is incredible - it doesn't seem possible. Can you put into layman's terms how the phsyics work?
Mike,
Nope! But maybe we can get an architect or engineer to help out.
In the meantime, check this article in Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantilever
Michael
For those that may be interested,this cantilever was achieved through a series of balanced beams and it is difficult to describe how they work here. However, simply stated, the fireplace mass supports the weight of one side of the beam, which is then supported near mid-span by a hidden column within the block wall. The beam then cantilevers out over the driveway to the east. There are actually two beams that form the cantilever, but I would have to provide a diagram to illustrate how this beam is supported.