The Importance of Archways
archwaykeystone, presses on the others so the archwaycurved at the top instead of straight? That curved opening is called an at the top instead of straight? That curved opening is called an, and it helps hold up the wall because the curve spreads the weight down the sides. The stone or brick at the very top, called the stays strong instead of falling.Have you ever walked through a doorway that was
Because archways work so well, people use them in bridges, windowsarcades. Next time you see a curved bridge or a fancy doorway, check if you’re really looking at an archway., and long rows of arches called