What does it mean by 'free standing' e.g The Stratophere tower in Vegas is the tallest free standing tower in the USA.
2006-07-13 22:27:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
it means there are no guide wires to help support the structure
2006-07-13 22:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by deathdealer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a structure standing without any external supports.
Could be a building or other structures. For example some tower cranes may be erected to certain height without any external supports or being tied back to a building.
In which case it would be said to be free standing.
2006-07-13 22:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mikem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A free standing tower is basically a building atop a large column. The base is mainly elevators and at the top is the casino, etc.
2006-07-13 22:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by lovpayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Tallest tower is the Burj Dubai in Dubai, it is 800 metres tall. I think it is not quite complete until sometime in December 2008. Amazing looking.
2016-03-15 23:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
one that does not charge an entrance fee.
2006-07-14 04:58:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋