2007-01-14 09:28:17 · 4 answers · asked by bearblue42000 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Free standing as opposed to "guy wire" stabilized. Guy wires arranged as a network around a high tower can stabilize it, and the presence of such cables precisely what not being "free standing" implies. The highest free standing tower in the world is currently the CN tower in Toronto, which does NOT have cables.
2007-01-14 09:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is defined as a self-supporting man-made structure that stands above ground. This definition does not count structures that are built underground or on the seabed
and at the moment the cn towers are the worlds largest freestanding building
2007-01-14 09:37:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they stand free of support.
The CN tower in Canada (Toronto I think), is very very tall, but it is not freestanding - it has wires to help stabalise it and hold it secure.
Likewise, tall radio masts generally have wires to hold them up.
2007-01-14 09:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by a Real Truthseeker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because they're not joined to any other buildings!?
2007-01-14 09:33:02 · answer #4 · answered by becbark 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋