A shouldered arch is an architectural feature consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture. The corbels are often cut into hollow curves under their projecting ends, giving the arch a distinctive appearance. Shouldered arches were used in a variety of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine. They are often found in doorways, windows, and vaults.
Shouldered Arches have typical spans between 4’-12’ (1.22-3.66 m) and arch rises of 16.1”-48” (41-122 cm). Arches are commonly paired with wall depths of 8”-16” (20.3-40.6 cm) and a course depth between of 4”-16” (10.2-40.6 cm).
A shouldered arch is an architectural feature consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture. The corbels are often cut into hollow curves under their projecting ends, giving the arch a distinctive appearance. Shouldered arches were used in a variety of architectural styles, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine. They are often found in doorways, windows, and vaults.
Shouldered Arches have typical spans between 4’-12’ (1.22-3.66 m) and arch rises of 16.1”-48” (41-122 cm). Arches are commonly paired with wall depths of 8”-16” (20.3-40.6 cm) and a course depth between of 4”-16” (10.2-40.6 cm).
