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Depth or height: The perpendicular distance between the intrados and extrados of the arch is called the depth or height of the arch.
Span: Clear horizontal distance between supports
Rise: Clear vertical distance between the highest point on the intrados and the springing line.
Thickness: Horizontal distance measured perpendicular to the front and back faces.
Intrados: Inner curve of an arch.
Soffit: Inner surface of an arch.
Extrados: Outer curve of an arch
Voussoirs: Wedge-shaped units of masonry
Crown: Highest part of extrados
Key: Wedge-shaped unit fixed at the highest point of the arch.
Spandril: Curved triangular space formed between extrados and the horizontal line through the crown.
Skew back: Inclined splayed surface on the abutment which is Prepared to receive the arch.
Springing point: Points from which the curve of the arch springs.
Springing line: It is an imaginary line joining the springing points.
Springers: The lowest voussoir immediately adjacent to the skewback.
Abutment: End support of an arch
Pier: An intermediate support of an arch
Arcade: Row of arches.
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