Putting the blocks sideways puts the bottom of the block in tension. Over time this will crack and the small center will be the only thing supporting the column, this will create a hinge in the base of the column. Next time it's loaded fully it will collapse. This is not speculation, it's math.
Putting the blocks sideways puts the bottom of the block in tension. Over time this will crack and the small center will be the only thing supporting the column, this will create a hinge in the base of the column. Next time it's loaded fully it will collapse. This is not speculation, it's math.
The exact criticism I was mentioning. Totally makes sense.
The exact criticism I was mentioning. Totally makes sense.
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