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A wedge-shaped stone placed at the apex of a masonry arch is called a keystone. During construction of the arch, the keystone is the final piece to be placed.
A keystone. PA was named the Keystone state as it was in the middle of the 13 colonies, much like a keystone in an arch or doorway. It's the stone at the top, middle of the arch which holds the arch in place. If the keystone is removed, the arch topples.
To hold the arch in place
The highest point of an arch is called the keystone. It is the final piece placed during construction and is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of the arch by distributing weight and pressure evenly.
Edication
The key stone is the stone placed at the apex of the arch, and prevents the two sides of the arch falling in and collapsing.
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July 24, 1965