Square Column Pedestal 3d model

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A vertical structural element in architecture and engineering is a column or pillar that transmits the weight of the structure above to other elements below through compression. Designed to withstand lateral forces for wind or earthquake purposes, columns can resist such pressure. Compression members are often referred to as columns due to similar stress conditions. Beams and arches frequently rest on columns, supporting walls and ceilings above. In architecture, a column is not only a structural element but also one that features certain proportions and decorations. Sometimes, a column may serve solely as a decorative feature without structural necessity; many columns are part of a wall, engaged with the surrounding structure.