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arch ring

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arch ring [′ärch ‚riŋ]
(civil engineering)
A curved member that provides the main support of an arched structure.

arch ring
In an arched structure, the curved member that sustains the principal load.


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "RIDOT plans to demolish the northernmost arch ring for the full length of the bridge first," says Pavia, whose job is to keep the project moving between engineering and construction.
 
 
 
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