Archived he largest self-sustaining wooden structure in the world: The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain (i.imgur.com)
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Archived he largest self-sustaining wooden structure in the world: The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain (i.imgur.com)
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[–] snakesbbq 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
What does it mean by "self-sustaining"? Like if a piece breaks off it grows back?
[–] OmicronPersei8 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I think OP meant to say self-supported.
[–] PeeOnYou 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Yeah that's a retarded word choice. Is this thing alive or what?
[–] Lake 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Like everything is holding itself up. No screws or nails I think.
[–] Macdaddy5000 ago
I'm pretty sure those brackets are metal.
[–] pepelepugh 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I'm going to Seville tomorrow! Might have to check this out.
[–] pessimisticsteel 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
Any more info?
[–] Myrv ago
Except the core of its pillars are concrete. So it isn't an entirely wood free standing structure.
Also, I believe Odate Jukai Dome in Japan covers more area, is taller, and its primary support is wood.
Some wooden roller coasters are probably larger wooden "structures" as well although it's hard to do a direct comparison.
[–] Techius ago
I wouldn't want to stand under this.
[–] Myrv ago (edited ago)
Not sure I would entirely blame you (from the wiki):
[–] Seeker74 ago
. . . but we are told to believe that Noah's Ark was made from wood, and was large enough to house a breeding population of every animal species on Earth. . . This thing in Spain looks pretty big, but I'm not sure how many elephants would fit in this thing.
[–] pauly_pants 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Well they obviously built things better back then.
[–] canbot 3 points -1 points 2 points (+2|-3) ago
If this were in the US everyone would be focused on the escalator. Her Der fat americans.
[–] Bobo_Palermo 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago (edited ago)
Spaniards can't even make it to the top in one try. Look at all of them resting to regain their strength!