Glossary

arch truss

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

Glossary

arch rib

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

Glossary

arch ring

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

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