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ARCHES
• ARCH• An arch is a structure that spans a
space while supporting weight(e.g. a doorway in wall, windows, ventilators, opening). Arches appeared as early as the 2000 BC in Mesopotamia brick architecture and their systematic use started with the Ancient Romans who were the first to apply the technique to a wide range of structures.
• The arch supports a vertical load primarily by axial compression of its wedge-shaped voussoirs
• PIER:
• Pier is a solid block of masonry supporting an arch. They are often made of stone, but those serving as primary support for large arches are usually made of concrete
1.TECHNICAL TERMS:
• FOUNDATION:
• The foundation is a large stone that is set into the ground. The piers are then built on top of it. It transfers the weight of the arch to the soil in the ground.
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• IMPOST:
• An impost is the topmost part of an architectural column. Also called an abacus, it is usually a flat piece of stone. It can be carved or decorated
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CENTRE: This is the midpoint of the circle which describes the curve of the arch (b). CROWN: This is the portion of the arch which forms the top of the curve (c). EXTRADOS: The outer curved line of an arch, or the upper surface of the arch stones(d). HAUNCH: The flanks of an arch, the sides of the curve (e). INTRADOS: The under surface or soffit of an arch (f). KEYSTONE: The central wedge-shaped arch stone at the crown of an arch (g), which is the last stone to be put in place. RADIUS: The straight line (h) from the centre of an arch to any point on its intrados (the shorter radius, r); or to any point on its extrados (the longer radius, R).
• SPRINGING LINE: • The line across the arch which would connect
the springing points (j). • RISE:• The height of an arch measured
perpendicularly from the springing line to the highest point of the intrados (k).
• SPRINGER: • The first stone laid in an arch on either side
(1). • SKEWBACK:• That portion of the abutment which directly
supports the springers (m). It is so called because the surface slopes towards the opening.
• SPAN: • The horizontal distance between the springing
points (n); the length of the springing line. • CAMBER:• This is the space between the springing line
and the intrados (o). • ARCHSTONES: • These are any of the stones or blocks which
form the arch itself.
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2. TYPES OF ARCHES
The various arches types are classified as:
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
B. Classification of arches according to numbers of centers.
C. Classification of arches according to workmanship.
D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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2. TYPES OF ARCHES (continue……)
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
Flat Arch:
an arch with mutually
supporting voussoirs that
has a straight horizontal
extrados and intrados.
Usually the skewback forms
an angle of 60 degree.
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Segmental Arch:
The centre of arch is situated
below the springing line. In this
arch type the curve is a less
than semicircular segment of a
circle
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
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Semi Circular Arch:
The centre of the arch lies on the
springing line and the shape of
curve of an arch is a semicircular.
It is drawn from a single center
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
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A. Classification of arches according to shape.
Semi Elliptical Arch:
This arch has more than one centre and its shape is that of a semi ellipse.
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A. Classification of arches according to shape.
Inverted Arch:
An arch with the crown
downward, below the line of the
springing; commonly used in
tunnels and foundations. Also
known as inflected arch. This
arch is constructed to increase
the bearing power of the soil.
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
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Pointed Arch:
This type of arch consists
of two curves which meet
at the apex of the triangle.
This triangle formed may
be equilateral or isosceles.
The centers of the arch
may be above or below the
springing line and they may
be in between or outside
the springing line
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
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Relieving Arch:
An arch, usually segmental and
often a blind arch, built above
the lintel of a door or window to
discharge the weight of the wall
above the lintel to each side.
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
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Horse-shoe Arch:
The horseshoe arch,
also called the Moorish
arch and the Keyhole
arch, is the arch of
Islamic architecture.
Formed in the shape
of a horseshoe.
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Stilled Arch:
It consists of a semi-
-circular arch attached at
the top of two vertical
imposts.
Springing line of the arch
passes through the top of
vertical imposts.
A. Classification of arches according to shape.
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A. Classification of arches according to shape.
Venetian Arch:
In this type of arch, the depth at
crown is more than that at the
springing line. The venetian
arch has four centers.
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A. Classification of arches according to shape.
Florentine Arch:
This type of arch is similar to
the venetian arch except that
the intrados has the shape of a
semi-circular curve, there are
three centers for this type.
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B. Classification of arches according to the numbers of centers.
• One centered Arch
• Two centered Arch
• Three centered Arch
• Four centered or Tudor Arch
• Five centered Arch
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B. Classification of arches according to the numbers of centers.
One centered Arch
This type of arch has one
center only . Flat, segmental,
semicircular, horse-shoe and
stilled arches are one
centered . Sometimes circular
windows are used to have an
architectural effect. For this
purpose a bull’s eye arch is
adopted.
B. Classification of arches according to the numbers of centers.
Two centered Arch
This type of arch has
two center. A pointed
arch is a good
example of this type.
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2. TYPES OF ARCHES (continue……)
Three centered Arch
This type of arch has
three centers. It is in
the form of semi-
ellipse. The other
example of this type is
Florentine arch.
B. Classification of arches according to the numbers of centers.
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Four centered or Tudor Arch
This type of arch has four
centers. It consists of two
different curves and has the
appearance of an ellipse at the
haunches. The venetian arch is
the good example of this type.
B. Classification of arches according to the numbers of centers.
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Five centered Arch
This type of arch has
got five centers and its
look like a semi-
elliptical arch.
B. Classification of arches according to the numbers of centers.
• Rough Arch
• Axed or Rough cut Arch
• Gauged Arch
C.Classification of arches according to workmanship.
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2. TYPES OF ARCHES (continue……)
C.Classification of arches according to workmanship.
Rough Arch
This type of arch is constructed
from ordinary uncut bricks. As the
bricks are rectangular in shape,
mortar joints become wider at the
extrados than at the intrados. A
rough arch is used where
appearance is of secondary
importance.
C.Classification of arches according to workmanship.
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Axed or Rough cut Arch
This type of arch is
constructed from bricks
which are cut to a wedge-
shape by means of an
axe. The bricks are rough-
axed or fine axed.
Gauged Arch
This type of arch is constructed
from bricks which are finely cut
by means of wire saw. The
surfaces of bricks are finished
with a file. This arch is used
where a fine finish of the surface
is required. The mortar joints are
thin as 1.50 mm to 0.75 mm.
C.Classification of arches according to workmanship.
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D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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• Brick Arch• Stone Arch
• Concrete Arch• Metal Arch
• Timber Arch
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Brick Arch
D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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Stone Arch
D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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Concrete Arch
D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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Timber Arch
D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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Metal Arch
D. Classification of arches according to materials of construction.
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