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ARCHES

Arches span areas and support loads and are one of the most flexible and basic of all design elements. Arches improve building performance and because of their resistance to compression, make it the most efficient structural element in dealing with spanning openings.

 

exterior arch

Pictured Above: ESI Masonry Supply Exterior Arch Example

 

arch schematic

Pictured Above: Arch Schematic