Understanding Arch Structures

What is the starting point of an arch called?

• Springing point

• Key brick

• Abutment

• Striking point

What name is given to the bricks that make up the arch?

• Abutments

• Springers

• Voussoirs

• Creepers

What is the term for the central brick placed last in the arch?

• Key brick

• Crown

• Hunch

• Springer

What is the inner curve of the arch known as?

• Face depth

• Soffit

• Intrados

• Extrados

What is the underside of the arch referred to as?

• Face depth

• Extrados

• Intrados

• Soffit

What is the highest point on the outer curve of the arch called?

• Hunch

• Springing line

• Crown

• Skill Bank

What part of the arch rests against the sloping surface?

• Creepers

• Key brick

• Springers

• Abutments

Which part of the arch is the sloping surface against which the springers rest?

• Creepers

• Crown

• Skill Bank

• Hunch