1.

Identify the type of Arch given below.(a) Horse shoe arch(b) Pointed arch(c) Relieving arch(d) Stilted archI have been asked this question in an internship interview.Query is from Types of Arches topic in division Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork of Construction & Building Materials

Answer»

The correct answer is (c) RELIEVING arch

Explanation: Relieving arch is CONSTRUCTED over a wooden joist or a flat arch as shown in the given figure above. It relieves the JOINTS or flat arch from CARRYING the load. The ends of the relieving arch should be kept SUFFICIENTLY inside the solid wall.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions