classfication of arches according to shape

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1. Topic :Classification of Arches according to the
material used
Submitted by:
•Azan ali
•Usama fiasal
•Mehwishliaqat
•Toheedkhan
Submitted to:
Ar. Moeezkhan

2. Classification of Arches according to the
material used
Types of Arches according to the material
•Brick arches.
•Stone arches
•Concrete arches
•Timber arches
•Metal arches

3. 1.Brick arches
The arches constructed of bricks lade in any suitable mortar are called brick arches
Plain Brick Arch:
Made from standard bricks, with a straightforward design.
Uses:
Simple, functional arches, often in industrial or commercial buildings.
Gauged Brick Arch: Made from specially cut bricks, with a precise, curved shape.
Uses:
Decorative, precise arches, often in high-end buildings.
Segmental Arch: A curved arch with a segmented, pie-piece shape.
Uses: Decorative, elegant arches, often in formal buildings.

4. Axed brick arches
A type of brick arch constructed using precisely cut bricks fitted together without
mortar
Uses-
-Decorative arches in historic buildings
-Ornate doorways and entrances
--Architectural features requiring high precision and craftsmanship
--Restoration of traditional buildings
--High-end construction projects

5. Plain brick arches Gauged brick arches Segmentalbrick arches

6. Stone arches
Rubble Arch: Made from rough, unfinished stones, often with a irregular
shape.
Uses:
Basic, functional arches, often in ancient structures.
Ashlar Arch: Made from finely cut, dressed stones, with a smooth finish.
Uses:
Decorative, formal arches, often in monumental buildings.-
Rusticated Arch:
Made from stones with a rough, textured finish, often with a beveled edge.
Uses:
Decorative, rustic arches, often in Renaissance-style buildings.

7. Rubble stone arches Ashlar Arch Rusticated Arch:

8. Concrete arches
-Monolithic Arch:
A single, solid piece of concrete, formed on-site.
Uses:
Strong, durable arches, often in modern structures.-
Reinforced Concrete Arch:
A concrete arch with steel reinforcement.
Uses
Strong, flexible arches, often in large, modern buildings.

9. Reinforced Concrete Arch: Monolithic Arch:

10. Timber arches
Solid Wood Arch:
A single, solid piece of wood, curved to shape.
Uses:
Decorative, natural arches, often in traditional or rustic buildings.-
Laminated Wood Arch:
Made from layers of wood, glued and curved to shape.
Uses:
Strong, flexible arches, often in modern, eco-friendly buildings.

11. Solid Wood Arch: Laminated Wood Arch:

12. Metal arches
A type of arch made from metal materials (e.g. steel, aluminum), Strong, durable,
and resistant to heavy loads and stress
Can be designed for functional or decorative purposes
Often used in modern construction for its strengthandversatility
Uses
Industrial buildings and warehouses
Bridge construction, Large commercial buildings, Structural frames for high ,rise
buildings ,Decorative features in modern architecture

13. Types of matelarches
•Steel Arches
•Aluminum Arches
•Riveted Arches
•Welded Arches
•Bolted Arches
•Trussed Arches
•Lattice Arches
•Ribbed Arches
•Curved Arches

14. Steel arch Aluminum Arches Riveted Arches Welded Arches
Bolted Arches Trussed Arches Lattice Arches Ribbed Arches Curved Arches