Greg's collapsed Tesla tower design uses an inflatable double cylinder structure at the center where the air column is under compression, with all other structural elements under tension (like aircraft wing design), allowing the tower to be packed into an 18-foot cargo trailer while maintaining structural integrity.
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Greg LeyhEvidence Quote
“the main structure in the center is an in-flight double cylinder and everything's in tension except for the air which is in the middle that's under compression”
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The Secret Life of Lightning: The Science of Giant Tesla Coils | Greg Leyh— The Long Now FoundationCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:15:24 PM
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