A testbook.com & re ean acto Cee ry ee Start Complete Exam Preparation riod Practice Teac Maw cre Creed Exc D> Download App Question View this Question Online > Height of arc Is the: This question was previously asked in OSSC JE (Civil) 2015 Official Paper View all OSSC Combined Technical Service Papers > 1. Vertical distance between springing line and intrados 2. Perpendicular distance between extrados and intrados 3. Perpendicular distance between springing line and extrados 4. None of these ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : Perpendicular distance between extrados and intradoser te ai) FREED) Demo Classes Available" See een ass Detailed Solution Explanation: Depth or height: The perpendicular distance between the intrados and extrados of the arch is called the depth or height of the arch. Crown Spandri & a 8 5 intrados @ Voussoire 4 Springing line Skewback Extrados Key] Spandri Springer Springér. Pier: Span ‘Abutment: Centre = Segmental arch Span: Clear horizontal distance between supports Rise: Clear vertical distance between the highest point on the intrados and the springing line. Thickness: Horizontal distance measured perpendicular to the front and back faces. Intrados: Inner curve of an arch. ner surface of an arch. ~a Extrados: Outer curve of an arch Soffit: Voussolrs: Wedge-shaped units of masonry Crown: Highest part of extrados Key: Wedge-shaped unit fixed at the highest point of the arch. ‘Spandril: Curved triangular space formed between extrados and the horizontal line through the crown ‘Skew back: Inclined splayed surface on the abutment which is Prepared to recelve the arch. Springing point: Points from which the curve of the arch springs. Springing line: It is an imaginary line joining the springing points.Springers: The lowest voussoir immediately adjacent to the skewback. ‘Abutment: End support of an arch Pier: An intermediate support of an arch Arcade: Row of arches.