So for the past year or so, the problem of how to design suitable support structures has been bugging me. The sketch to the right outlines the problem. The medium-sized tree is on the left, and the large tree on the right. The trees are both very high, so I need the design to handle sway in storms. Additionally, the large tree is leaning several degrees from vertical.
My idea is for the left-tree to act as a pivot for the frame, with the large tree surrounded by the deck frame. This will allow the deck to "float" if the wind lifts it, but will keep it aligned on the support braces. The large tree will support most of the weight.
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