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THE DESIGN OF ARCHES FOR KILNS AND FURNACES 1
Author(s) -
Norton F. H.
Publication year - 1926
Publication title -
journal of the american ceramic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1551-2916
pISSN - 0002-7820
DOI - 10.1111/j.1151-2916.1926.tb17142.x
Subject(s) - arch , catenary , kiln , point (geometry) , structural engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematics , geometry , waste management
The design of arches is considered from the view point of minimizing the static and temperature stresses. The catenary shape of arch is most satisfactory, as it allows the use of a high arch with good stability. Some actual designs are worked out to illustrate the method of calculating a catenary arch.