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by willvarfar 4385 days ago
Does a pyramid count as a structure by your definition then?
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Don't get caught up by the word "structure". It's just a simple term I used for the purpose.

The actual subject here is the tension load, the word "structure" is just the most convenient term for it.

(But in any case a hollow pyramid would certainly be under tension. You would need an arch if you wanted pure compression.)