Glossary

Glossary

arch center

Formwork to support the voussoirs of an arch during construction.

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arch ring

In an arched structure, the curved member that sustains the principal load.

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arch rib

1. In Romanesque architecture, a transverse rib crossing the nave or aisle at right angles to its length. 2. A

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arch truss

A truss having an arched upper chord (concave downward) and a straight bottom chord; there are vertical hangers between the

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arch band

Any narrow elongated surface forming part of, or connected with, an arch.

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arch bar

A curved wrought-iron or steel bar used to support the weight of the masonry above a fireplace or window opening.

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