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.
Column
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A column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In othe
Post (structural)
…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 construction is similar but lighter…
National Capitol Columns at the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C.
Columns of the Parliament House in Helsinki, Finland
Column of the Gordon Monument in Waterloo
Dragon pillar from the Yingzao Fashi, Song dynasty