- Arch, Equilateral
- ♦ Pointed arch formed on an equilateral triangle, i.e. the radii equal to the span.(Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 409)
Medieval glossary. 2014.
Arch, Equilateral
Look at other dictionaries:
Arch — For other uses, see Arch (disambiguation). A masonry arch 1. Keystone 2. Voussoir 3. Extrados 4. Impost 5. Intrados 6. Rise 7. Clear span 8. Abutment An arch is a structure that spans a space while… … Wikipedia
Arch — See: Arch, Two Centred, Arch, Elliptical, Arch, Pointed, Arch, Relieving, Arch, Ogee, Arch, Lancet, Arch, Four centred, Arch, Equilateral Arch, Depressed, Arch, Drop, Arch, Round … Medieval glossary
Equilateral Arch — See: Arch, Equilateral … Medieval glossary
Arch — • A structure composed of separate pieces, such as stone or bricks, having the shape of truncated wedges, arranged on a curved line so as to retain their position by mutual pressure Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Arch Arch … Catholic encyclopedia
ARCH — The arch was invented around 2500 BC in the Indus Valley of ancient India. It is a curved structure that rests on posts or walls and allows for the spanning of an architectural space. Prior to the use of the arch, the post and lintel structure … Historical Dictionary of Architecture
equilateral arch — noun : a two centered pointed arch in which the chords of the curves are equal to the span see two centered arch illustration … Useful english dictionary
Gateway Arch — Infobox nrhp2 | name =Gateway Arch nhl=yes caption = location= Memorial Drive, St. Louis, Missouri, USA lat degrees = 38 lat minutes = 37 lat seconds = 31 lat direction = N long degrees = 90 long minutes = 11 long seconds = 0 long direction = W… … Wikipedia
Gothic architecture — See also: Gothic art The western façade of Reims Cathedral, France … Wikipedia
Archaeology of the Cross and Crucifix — Archæology of the Cross and Crucifix † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Archæology of the Cross and Crucifix I. PRIMITIVE CRUCIFORM SIGNS The sign of the cross, represented in its simplest form by a crossing of two lines at right angles,… … Catholic encyclopedia
English Gothic architecture — Westminster Hall and its hammerbeam roof, pictured in the early 19th century. English Gothic is the name of the architectural style that flourished in England from about 1180 until about 1520. Contents … Wikipedia
