Summary
A video showing apartments in Vienna appearing to float without support sparked curiosity online. Experts explain that the illusion is created using a construction method called "cantilevering," which allows parts of a building to extend outward without visible supports. This method uses hidden structures to keep these elements stable and secure.
Key Facts
- The viral video showed modern apartments in Vienna appearing as if they floated without support.
- The illusion is achieved through a construction technique called "cantilevering."
- A cantilever is a beam or slab anchored at one end, allowing it to extend outward.
- Hidden supports, or "back spans," balance the weight and maintain stability.
- Modern software helps architects and engineers design and analyze these structures safely.
- Cantilevers can make dramatic visual design statements and maximize space.
- Architects use cantilevers in various buildings to create visually interesting and practical designs.
