The Arch (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards
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Civilisation that first developed the arch
Civilisation that first developed the arch
Etruscans
Civilisation that mastered arch construction
Civilisation that mastered arch construction
Romans
Wedge-shaped stones that form an arch
Wedge-shaped stones that form an arch
Voussoirs
Outer/top surface of each voussoir in an arch
Outer/top surface of each voussoir in an arch
Extrados
Inner/bottom surface of each voussoir
Inner/bottom surface of each voussoir
Intrados
Vertical measurement from spring line to highest point
Vertical measurement from spring line to highest point
Rise
Horizontal distance across the arch opening
Horizontal distance across the arch opening
Span
Line marking where arch curve begins to rise
Line marking where arch curve begins to rise
Spring line
Direction forces are transferred in an arch
Direction forces are transferred in an arch
Outward and downward
Main type of force in arch construction
Main type of force in arch construction
Compression forces