The actual structure, there are a lot of concrete columns are two-way eccentric, such as pipelines and cooling towers that support pillars, in the earthquake zone such as multi-storey frame columns.

而在实际结构中，有很多的混凝土柱属于双向偏心受压，如管道支架和水塔的柱子，在地震区的多层框架柱等。

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The pillars have to support the weight of the roof.

这些立柱必须支撑起屋顶的重量。

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The pillars support the weight of the roof.

这些柱子支撑着屋顶的重量。

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