摘要 |
<p>A structure (4) comprising a first part (10) supporting a second part (12) and connected by means of a transition device (14). The first part (10) comprises an elongate column (16), the second part (12) comprises at least three elongate columns (42) and the transition device (14) comprises at least three elongate struts (66) secured relative to one another by securing means. The elongate struts (66) are positioned about a portion (26) of the first part (10) of said structure (4) which is connected to the second part (12) of said structure (4) and the structure (4) is characterised in that a central longitudinal axis (44) of each elongate column (42) of the second part (12) extends from the associated column (42) to converge on a single point (46) and define an included angle (50) therebetween. Furthermore, each of said struts (66) has a central longitudinal axis (70) extending therefrom to converge on said single point (46) and define an included angle (74) substantially equal to said included angle (50) of the elongate columns (42) of the second part (12).</p> |