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Catenary arches

Scope note

Arches constructed on the principle of the catenary, the shape assumed by a cord suspended at its ends from two supports in equilibrium under given forces.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000999

Broader Terms used

<arches by form>

Equivalent Terms used

catenary arch

Created

13yrs ago

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