Arch

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An arch is a structure that spans a space while supporting weight and can carry a much greater load than a horizontal beam. The types of arch are: The roman arch: strong, rounded that forms a semi.circle The pointed arch Syrian or segmented arch Tudor arch with a point at the crown and a span wider than the gothic or pointed arch Flat arch Horseshoe arch

The main parts of the arch are: keystone, voussoirs and the vertical supports