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It is a catenary, as defined by the following mathematical equations:
y = cosh(x)
or
y = (e^x + e^-x)/2
A catenary is the shape which a flexible linear object with constant mass will naturally hang in when it's endpoints are fixed. The classic example is a cable or a chain. Catenary's have a practical application in arch construction because the force of the weight of the higher portions of the arch is always directed into the lower portions of the arch, making it very self supporting. This is why the Arch is constructed as a catenary, and why it is still standing.
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What road is the St. Louis arch on?
The Arch in St. Louis is at 200 Washington Ave, Gateway Arch, St. Louis,
What monument was the St. Louis Arch designed to be taller than?
The St. Louis Arch
What does the arch of St. Louis mean?
St. Louis ARCH symbolizationThe St. Louis arch symbolizes the gateway to the west. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, St. Louis was considered the west. Builders constructed the arch to symbolize St. Louis as the city of the west. back then, it was known as St. Louis being the west; the territory beyond was being explored by Louis and Clark at the time the arch was built. It took over 2 years to construct the arch, or otherwise called, the St. Louis Gateway.
Where was St. Louis arch built?
The St. Louis artch was built in St. Louis
What year was St. Louis Arch finished?
Construction on the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was completed in 1965.
Were can the St. Louis Arch be found?
Downtown St. Louis
In what city would you find the Gateway Arch?
St. Louis You would find the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
What is St Louis arch name?
Just the St. Louis Arch. sometimes referred to as The Gateway to The West
Who designed the St. Louis Arch?
The St. Louis artch was built in St. Louis
What is the tallest arch in the US?
The Gateway Arch in St Louis
Why was the St Louis arch placed in St Louis?
Gateway to the West. jkernan
Where is getaway arch?
in St Louis
