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The arch is important because it is a marvelous way to structurally support the mass of a building roof, a railway line, or an aqueduct, like the ones the Romans built. Some of the arches built by Romans stand today, and they offer a mute testament to the effectiveness of the arch in engineering. The arch is still in wide use today, and we even see big glue-lams (wood glued to laminate it to make large beams) in the shape of arches. The arch has a long history in structures man has built. And, to there are other ways to span large open areas, the arch still shows no signs that it won't be around to span more modest distances to create open space beneath.
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What is the comparison between common arch and inverted arch?
The "inverted arch" is used when a sideways, or inward load, is to be resisted. The "common arch" supports a vertical load.
Is the arch a trademark of Greece?
false the arch was created by the romans
What is largest triumphal arch in the world?
pyongyang triumphal arch
What is a pointed arch in Gothic architecture?
* The Drop arch - a blunt pointed arch drawn from two centers within the span* The Gothic arch - a pointed arch; usually has a joint (instead of a keystone) at the apex* The Keel arch, ogee arch - a pointed arch having an S-shape on both sides* The Trefoil arch - a pointed arch having cusps in the intrados on either side of the apex
What is a depressed arch?
An arch that is pointed at the top. Think 'gothic windows'
Why was Arch Duke Ferdinand important?
because he was
Important invention of the summerians?
they were the first people to use the arch.
What are some important dates about the Gateway Arch?
october 28th,1965
Which block is the most important block of the arch?
the block in the middle of the arch because without that block all the other blocks would cave in on themselves.
Why are the archs on the arch bridge important?
Becasue they need it to help them stay standing.
Who were the important people of World War 1?
Arch-Duke Ferdinand and his wife.
What about different kinds of arches used in architecture?
There are three different configurations of arches including the fixed arch, the two-hinged arch, and the three-hinged arch. These configurations determine how stable the arch will be. Types of arches include the triangular arch, semi-circular arch, segmental arch, rampart round arch, lancet arch, equilateral pointed arch, and jack arch. Additional types of arches include the trefoil arch, horseshoe arch, three-centered arch, elliptical arch, inflexed arch, ogee arch, reverse ogee arch, Tudor arch, and parabolic arch.
What is factor affecting stability of arch of foot?
Ligaments are factors that affect the stability of the foot. The spring ligament, deltoid ligament, and talocalcaneal interosseous ligament are most important for arch stability.
What are four important landmarks in Austria?
Well four important landmarks in Austria are, The statue of liberty, dog island, the Arch, and yow ming
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Arch?
What is the most important Roman invention in construction?
concrete, or the key stone (stone in middle of an arch construction)
What as the most important reason why World War 1 broke out?
the arch-duke of austro-hungury was shot
