Brick arches are an aesthetically pleasing way to bridge openings in a masonry wall, softening the angularity of traditional brickwork with progressive curves.

In this podcast your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and civil engineer, James Luo, will be discussing the considerations and requirements when building a brick arch.

 

The podcast incorporates the following topics:

• Defining a brick arch
• Keystone consideration 
• Other considerations when building an archway 
• What an abutment is
• Considerations referencing AS3700 and AS4773
• How to maintain consistency and visual appeal when building an arch 
• and much more..

 

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Mentioned in the episode:

Think Brick Technical Factsheets

Think Brick Technical Manuals

The National Construction Code

Australian Building Codes Board

 

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