cantilevers

A cantilever is a structure that projects horizontally into space, supported only at one end. Think of a diving board extending over a pool: it’s anchored at one end and free at the other. Cantilevers are used in architecture, bridges, and engineering to create overhangs, balconies, or bridges without external supports beneath the extended section. They rely on strong materials and precise design to balance forces and prevent bending or collapsing. Essentially, cantilevers efficiently transfer loads back to their fixed support, allowing for open, unobstructed spaces beneath them.