Post (structural)
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A post is a main vertical or leaning support in a structure similar to a column or pillar, the term post generally refers to a timber but may be metal or stone. A stud in wooden or metal building cons
Ashlar pieces are the short, vertical posts. Saint-André-d'Hébertot, France
Ridge posts extend to the ridge beams. Ridge post framing is a type of post and lintel framing from ancient times. A market hall in Chesnois-Auboncourt, Ardennes, France.
This corner post in a half-timbered (colombage) building is decoratively carved. Soultz-les-Bains, France.
B is an intermediate post, C is a window post G are studs which are interrupted by a brace (F) in a timber framed wall.
Queen post
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A queen post is a tension member in a truss that can span longer openings than a king post truss. A king post uses one central supporting post, whereas the queen post truss uses two. Even though it is
Post (structural)
…types of timber framing such as Post and lintel, post-frame, post in ground, and ridge-post construction. In roof construction such as king post, queen post, and crown post framing. A round post is often called a pole or mast depending on its diameter thus pole building framing, or a mast church. Wall – A…
Interior structure of a covered bridge that uses a queen-post structure
The queen posts are the second and third (from left) vertical posts visible in the photo, visibly thicker than the other posts.