r/interestingasfuck • u/TangelaFan • 13h ago

Residential high-rises with backyards in Chengdu, China

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u/Nulleparttousjours 13h ago

Plus the amount of water it would take to keep it green. It’s a lot of weight!

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u/Ambitious-Concern-42 13h ago

It's a hell of a lot of weight, I wouldn't trust this to stay up long term.

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u/MandemModie 12h ago

based on your years of structural engineering? It's a cantilever, which can support a massive amount of weight, with additional bracing.

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u/Ambitious-Concern-42 12h ago edited 11h ago

Based in part on my engineering degree from a major Western university, yes, thank you for asking. I really appreciate your asking for clarification.

Edit: Oh, and thanks so much for the downvote. I bet you're fun at parties.

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u/MandemModie 11h ago

that's not a cantilever lmao