About This Arch
A triangular arch or primitive arch is not a true arch from a structural viewpoint and is therefore can be referred to as a false arch similar to a Corbelled Arch. Triangular arches were usually made in stone or wood. Two flat pieces are mitre cut at the top and leaned against each other usually at an angle of 45°.
Triangular arches can be built on top of a lintel becoming a Triangular Relieving Arch or Discharging Arch.
Photo is a previous version of this design
Materials & Process
Material: 18mm (3/4″) Birch Plywood (B/BB)
Process: Machine Cut with CNC Wood Router
Finish: Sanded / Satin Poly
Dimensions
Metric: 280mm x 280mm x 450mm
Imperial: 11.02″ x 11.02″ x 17.71″
The Arch Series
Arches were first used to construct underground tunnels, drainage systems, and to span over windows and doorways. These arches could only support small openings as ancient walls were extremely heavy. Pointed arches were different. They allowed for thinner walls to be constructed due to vertical structural loads being carried more efficiently to the ground. Lighter walls meant more windows that could be taller and wider. Indoor spaces subsequently changed from being very dark to very bright. Arches became more decorative over time as structural concerns were easier to overcome. The thirty-two arches in this collections span thousands of years on all continents. You can easily find several types of arch walking around any major city. Arches provided an essential stepping stone in creating the world we live in today.
