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Architectural elements > Arches > Catenary arches

Preferred term

Catenary arches  

Definition

  • Arches constructed on the principle of the catenary, the shape assumed by a cord suspended at its ends from two supports in equilibrium under given forces [AAT]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Arches, catenary
  • Catenarian arches

Notation

  • 113245

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-M11Q3KNB-Z

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