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When an arch is used to support a wall over two pillars where does tension occur?
When an arch is used to support a wall over two pillars, tension does not occur.
Why is there a huge arch going over Wembley Field?
The old Wembley had two pillars, the new one has a huge arch.
In an arch bridge where is the force from the load taken?
Sideways and down the bridge's arch pillars, keeping all points of contact in compression.
What makes the arch superior to the post and lintel?
Given the same construction materials (originally stone) an arch is tremendously stronger than a post and lintel. You can pile much more weight on an arch without causing it to collapse, as compared to the post and lintel; the lintels break much more easily.
In architecture what do the round arch and barrel vault have in common?
The round arch and barrel valult are similar in shape. The barrel vault is an extension of the round arches which form the vault or roof of a structure.
Why are pillars there on a arch bridge?
To spread the force being exerted on them from the weight they hold up over as wide an area as possible to help prevent damage
In a horse where would you find architrave?
Architrave: arch + trave, the beam (trave) that connects the pillars or legs of a horse.
How big is the Red Gate arch in Moscow?
The Red Gate arch in Moscow is massive. The base of the monument is formed by a single spanned arch with six pairs of twelve meter high cast iron pillars, that are made in Corinthian order.
In what way is the round arch an improvement over the post and lintel?
The arch's weight is transfered over instead of straight across.
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.
Why is the shape of a parabola chosen for the Saint Louis Arch?
simple arch shape, like dc has round domes, cirlcles. simple shape, really.
Why are umbrellas round?
Some (not all) umbrellas are round because the water slips off the sides because of its arch-round shape. I hope this makes enough sense. ^^
