Arches
Numberphile: Catenary Arches -Catenary arches are self-supporting
Numberphile: Catenary Arches -Catenary arches are self-supporting
By combining materials with different mechanical properties, structural elements can be made stronger
By combining materials with different mechanical properties, structural elements can be made stronger
A stone arch works solely in compression.
A stone arch works solely in compression.
Mortar, when used primarily serves to transmit compressive forces, rather than to "stick" the stones together.
Mortar, when used primarily serves to transmit compressive forces, rather than to "stick" the stones together.