TechTalk: Brick Arches

30/08/2021 10 min
TechTalk: Brick Arches

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Brick arches are an aesthetically pleasing way to bridge openings in a masonry wall, softening the angularity of traditional brickwork with progressive curves. In this podcast your host, Elizabeth McIntyre and civil engineer, James Luo, will be discussing the considerations and requirements when building a brick arch.   The podcast incorporates the following topics: Defining a brick arch Keystone consideration  Other considerations when building an archway  What an abutment is Considerations referencing AS3700 and AS4773 How to maintain consistency and visual appeal when building an arch  and much more..   This episode and many others can be found on all major platforms, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Rate & Subscribe to our podcast to never miss out a new episode. You can also let us know who you want to hear next and what topics we should talk about by leaving us a Review on Apple Podcasts.    Mentioned in the episode: Think Brick Technical Factsheets Think Brick Technical Manuals The National Construction Code Australian Building Codes Board   Our Social Follow @ThinkBrickAustralia on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook