Question

An arch carries the thrust of weight to its _____(1)______. With a _____(2)______, the horizontal part of the structure supports all the weight above it. A. (1) center; (2) post-and-bearing b. (1) base; (2) springing line c. (1) keystone; (2) groin vault d. (1) sides; (2) post-and-lintel Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

Answer 1

Option D is correct. An arch carries the thrust of weight to its sides with a post-and-lintel.

What is an arch?

An arch is indeed a vertical curving construction that covers an elevated space that may or may not sustain the load above it or the pressure gradient against it

In the case of a horizontally arched, such as an embankment dam. While arches and vaults are often confused, A vault is defined as an ongoing arch forming a roof.

Option D satisfies the fill-in blanks option.

Hence option D is correct. An arch carries the thrust of weight to its sides with a post-and-lintel.

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