Arch Pusher v1.16 “Rings”

Example structures

Tools

Annotate

Structure & geometry

Structure Shape (intrados) Span L, m Rise f, m Ring t, m Voussoirs N γ, kN/m³ Length, m Oculus, m Lantern, kN

Rings & bond

Rings n Bond Headers every Ring thicknesses, m c, kPa μ μ radial

Fill layers (road downwards)

LayerDepth mγφ °

Pick a material for typical γ and φ, or edit them (Custom). Drag ⠿ to reorder. Depths are at the crown; the bottom layer runs down to the extrados. φ = spread angle from vertical.

Springing blocks

Model springing blocks (springers)

Depth, m Back, m Impost, m Upstand, m γ, kN/m³

Abutments & backfill

Model abutments down to the foundation

Height, m Top width Base width γ, kN/m³ Backfill pressure γs, kN/m³ φ′, ° Surcharge, kPa K Fill over abutments

Thrust line

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