Mastering the Terminology of Brickwork Arches

Mastering the Terminology of Brickwork Arches

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and use the terminology related to brickwork arches.

What do you already know about brickwork arches?

Introduction to Brickwork Arches

Brickwork arches are architectural structures commonly used in construction. They provide strength, support, and aesthetic appeal to buildings.

Key Components of a Brickwork Arch

The key components of a brickwork arch include the intrados, extrados, voussoirs, keystone, and springing line.

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Intrados and Extrados

The intrados is the inner curve of the arch, while the extrados is the outer curve.

Voussoirs

Voussoirs are individual wedge-shaped stones or bricks that make up the arch. They are arranged in a radial pattern.

Keystone

The keystone is the central stone or brick at the crown of the arch. It helps distribute the weight evenly.

Springing Line

The springing line is the point where the arch starts to rise from its supporting structure.

Common Types of Brickwork Arches

Some common types of brickwork arches include the segmental arch, semicircular arch, and pointed arch.

Summary and Recap

In this lesson, we explored the terminology of brickwork arches, including key components and common types.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.