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17:49 Nov 17, 2009
Italian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture
Italian term or phrase: arco di scarico
Found in the description of ancient city walls
Paola Pavanini


Summary of answers provided
5relieving arch
Tom in London


  

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relieving arch


Explanation:
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these can take many different forms. Their structural function is to reduce a load but in doing so, they also perform an architectural function as in this example, which absorbs ("relieves") the lateral thrust on the sides of a very tall arch:

http://www.gerty.ncl.ac.uk/images/I_164.jpg

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