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The arch was first fully exploited structurally some two thousand years ago by the Romans, and many of their structures still survive. Arches featured extensively in the construction of the great medieval cathedrals, and were widely used throughout the industrial revolution for road and rail bridges. Arched structures can be particularly elegant and exciting, and modem materials have extended the scope for slender and stunning structures.
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© 1994 Derek W. Seward
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Seward, D. (1994). Arches and portal frames. In: Understanding Structures. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12083-3_11
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