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	* Arches.		* Arches.
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	* Architectural styles.		* Architectural styles.
	* Compression.		* Compression.

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	By the 18th and 19th century, bricks and mortar were used to create a new type of voussoir. British bricklayers found they could use standard bricks by thickening vertical mortar joints to produce an arch that was sufficiently supportive.		By the 18th and 19th century, bricks and mortar were used to create a new type of voussoir. British bricklayers found they could use standard bricks by thickening vertical mortar joints to produce an arch that was sufficiently supportive.

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	* Arches.		* Arches.
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	* Extrados.		* Extrados.
	* Modern Stonemasonry.		* Modern Stonemasonry.
		+	* Types of brick arches.
	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.
	* Vault.		* Vault.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

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	* Compressive strength.		* Compressive strength.
	* Dome.		* Dome.
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	* Modern Stonemasonry.		* Modern Stonemasonry.
	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The construction of traditional masonry arches and vaults is dependent on the arrangement of the bricks, blocks or stones over the opening. A tapered or wedge-shaped stone forming one of the units of the arch or vault is called ~~the~~ voussoir. Downward pressure on the structure has the effect of forcing the voussoirs together instead of apart. Precision must be used when cutting voussoirs in order to ensure that this pressure is sufficient and uniform against the adjacent blocks.	+	The construction of traditional masonry arches and vaults is dependent on the arrangement of the bricks, blocks or stones over the opening. A tapered or wedge-shaped stone forming one of the units of the arch or vault is called a voussoir. Downward pressure on the structure has the effect of forcing the voussoirs together (in compression) instead of apart. Precision must be used when cutting voussoirs in order to ensure that this pressure is sufficient and uniform against the adjacent blocks.

	Each unit in an arch or vault is a voussoir. The voussoir that is positioned in the centre of the arch is known as the keystone. The bottom voussoirs resting on the springing line are referred to as springers. The springing line is the point from which the arch starts to rise from its vertical supports.		Each unit in an arch or vault is a voussoir. The voussoir that is positioned in the centre of the arch is known as the keystone. The bottom voussoirs resting on the springing line are referred to as springers. The springing line is the point from which the arch starts to rise from its vertical supports.
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	= Origins of the term =		= Origins of the term =

−	The term voussoir ~~comes from the vocabulary of stonemasonry. The term~~ comes from the old French word vosoir, which has its origins in the Vulgar Latin word volvere (meaning to turn around or to roll).	+	The term voussoir comes from the old French word vosoir, which has its origins in the Vulgar Latin word volvere (meaning to turn around or to roll). It is this reference, “to turn or roll”, that relates to the action of the wedge-shaped voussoir. Each voussoir rolls to the side to force it into place and create the supporting action needed to distribute weight.
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−	It is this reference, “to turn or roll”, that relates to the action of the wedge-shaped voussoir. Each voussoir rolls to the side to force it into place and create a supporting action needed to distribute ~~the~~ weight.	+

	= History =		= History =

−	Early voussoirs appeared in 16th century arches found in Italian Mannerist architecture. ~~This~~ technique created a stylistic departure from traditional Renaissance structures. They were also used with dramatic effect in other parts of the Mediterranean, sometimes created ~~out of~~ red and white stones arranged in alternating patterns. This effect was used in Romanesque architecture ~~as well~~.	+	Early voussoirs appeared in 16th century arches found in Italian Mannerist architecture. The technique created a stylistic departure from traditional Renaissance structures. They were also used with dramatic effect in other parts of the Mediterranean, sometimes created using red and white stones arranged in alternating patterns. This effect was also used in Romanesque architecture.

−	By the 18th and 19th century, bricks and mortar were used to create a new type of voussoir ~~based on its traditional structural characteristics~~. British bricklayers found they could use standard bricks ~~with~~ thickening vertical mortar joints to produce an arch that was sufficiently supportive.	+	By the 18th and 19th century, bricks and mortar were used to create a new type of voussoir. British bricklayers found they could use standard bricks by thickening vertical mortar joints to produce an arch that was sufficiently supportive.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* Compression.		* Compression.
	* Compressive strength.		* Compressive strength.
		+	* Dome.
	* Modern Stonemasonry.		* Modern Stonemasonry.
	* Types of structural load.		* Types of structural load.

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= Introduction =

The construction of traditional masonry arches and vaults is dependent on the arrangement of the bricks, blocks or stones over the opening. A tapered or wedge-shaped stone forming one of the units of the arch or vault is called the voussoir. Downward pressure on the structure has the effect of forcing the voussoirs together instead of apart. Precision must be used when cutting voussoirs in order to ensure that this pressure is sufficient and uniform against the adjacent blocks.

Each unit in an arch or vault is a voussoir. The voussoir that is positioned in the centre of the arch is known as the keystone. The bottom voussoirs resting on the springing line are referred to as springers. The springing line is the point from which the arch starts to rise from its vertical supports.

= Origins of the term =

The term voussoir comes from the vocabulary of stonemasonry. The term comes from the old French word vosoir, which has its origins in the Vulgar Latin word volvere (meaning to turn around or to roll).

It is this reference, “to turn or roll”, that relates to the action of the wedge-shaped voussoir. Each voussoir rolls to the side to force it into place and create a supporting action needed to distribute the weight.

= History =

Early voussoirs appeared in 16th century arches found in Italian Mannerist architecture. This technique created a stylistic departure from traditional Renaissance structures. They were also used with dramatic effect in other parts of the Mediterranean, sometimes created out of red and white stones arranged in alternating patterns. This effect was used in Romanesque architecture as well.

By the 18th and 19th century, bricks and mortar were used to create a new type of voussoir based on its traditional structural characteristics. British bricklayers found they could use standard bricks with thickening vertical mortar joints to produce an arch that was sufficiently supportive.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Arches.
* Architectural styles.
* Compression.
* Compressive strength.
* Modern Stonemasonry.
* Types of structural load.
* Vault.

[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]