Basics in Building Construction

Building Components And Types

Lesson 17 and 18 : Arches

Classification Of Arches

Classification Based On Materials Of Construction

The construction of arches of all the types of materials (i.e. bricks, stones concrete) is carried out in three steps:

1. Installation of centering or form work
2. Laying or casting the actual arch
3. Striking or removal of centering or form work.