brick arch
Curved structural opening
A brick arch is a curved structure made of wedge-shaped bricks spanning an opening such as a doorway, window, or bridge.
The bricks are arranged so their joints radiate from a central point, allowing the arch to support weight through compression rather than requiring a horizontal beam.
Common forms include semicircular, segmental, and pointed arches.
The old warehouse featured decorative brick arches above each window.
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- masonryBuilding with mortared blocks
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- spanDistance between endpoints
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