how can I build a roman arch?

Question

prefer to use wood

Answer 1

Roman arches are compression structures, usually made out of stone. So using wood (which can carry tension) is a bit of a cheat. I suppose you could make blocks of wood and build the arch out of them. Build an arch shape out of sand and set up all the blocks on top of that. If you do it right (you'll need to pack them up against each other tightly), you can knock the sand out and the arch will stand up on its own.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The arch is a perfectly balanced structure, where each block is in simple compression to support the load above it. However, you have to have end restraints.

Answer 5

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