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Arches  

Definition

  • Structural elements, typically curved, spanning openings and transmitting vertical loads to either side of the opening; also, structural elements or freestanding structures that resemble arches or act structurally like arches [AAT]

Broader concept

Notation

  • 114072

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-T9WT28N3-V

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