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Graphical Construction Glossary >> masonry. >> arches >> Triangular Arch
Apart from just a flat single stone spanning across a support like in the ancient stone barrows or corbelled arches this type af arch is as primative as they get. Obviously it is restricted in span to the size of the stones, but more importantly it is limited by the engineering capacity of the builders. They may have large stones but lifting them and supporting them during construction is anothe mattet. I fancy that this is the reason why we only seem to see quite small examples like the one above. A small window in a lakeland stone cottage. If you didn't find exactly what you are looking for try this search tool that will search the site and the web. "What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience? "When we build, let us think that we build for ever."John Ruskin 1819-1900 |
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