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Arches

Scope note

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.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000994

Broader Terms used

<arches and arch components>

Equivalent Terms used

arch

Created

13yrs ago

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