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Relieving arches

Scope note

Arches which deflect the weight off of another arch, opening, or other structural member located beneath.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001125

Broader Terms used

<arches by function>

Equivalent Terms used

relieving arch

Created

13yrs ago

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