Basics of Building Construction

Building Components And Types

Lesson 17 and 18 : Arches

Classification Of Arches

Classification Based On Material And Workmanship

On the basis of material of construction and workmanship, arches may be classified as follows:

1. Stone Arches


1. Rubble arch
2. Ashlar arch


2. Brick Arches


1. Rough arch
2. Axed or rough – cut arch
3. Gauged arch
4. Purpose made brick arch


3. Concrete Arches


1. Concrete block-units arch
2. Monolithic arch