Voussoir definitions

Voussoir

1) Architecture term 2) Architecture word 3) Architectural word 4) Architectural term 5) Building block 6) Type of arch 7) Wedge-shaped stones in arch
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Voussoir

A voussoir (pronounced /vuˈswɑr/) is a wedge-shaped element, typically a stone, used in building an arch or vault. Although each unit in an arch or vault is a voussoir, two units are of distinct functional importance: the keystone and the springer. The keystone is the center stone or masonry unit at the apex of an arch. It is often decorated or ...
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voussoir

wedge-like stone forming part of an arch
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Voussoir

• (n.) One of the wedgelike stones of which an arch is composed.
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voussoir

(from the article `arch`) ...blocks—i.e., ones in which the upper edge is wider than the lower edge—are set flank to flank in the manner shown in the figure, the result is an ... ...a semicircle) and flat arches were used freely. The discovery of concrete enormously facilitated the spread of arch construction. Concrete arches ...
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Voussoir

Wedge-shaped stones in arch.
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Voussoir

Wedge-shaped stones in arch.
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Voussoir

Wedged-shaped masonry elements, generally with one convex face and one concave, used to make an arch or vault. Voissoirs can be flat or irregular in rubble construction.
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Voussoir

the radiating wedge-shaped blocks forming the arch. (Illustration)
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Voussoir

wedge-shaped stone forming part of an arch
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Voussoir

A wedge-shaped component of an arch.
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Voussoir

Wedge-shaped stones forming curved parts of an arch
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voussoir

A wedge-shaped stone used in Roman arches to give stability and horizontal thrust.
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Voussoir

Vous`soir' noun [ French, akin to voûte an arch, a vault.] (Architecture) One of the wedgelike stones of which an arch is composed.
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Voussoir

One of the wedge-shaped masonry units which form the arch ring. An example is a brick in a jack arch
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