Simple Mathematical Model for Designing a Corbeled Arch

Author:
Matthew S. Neel Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 116: Issue 4
Page(s):
281–288
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2022.0162
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Grade(s) or Audience, All grades PK-12, Math Topic, Geometry, Modeling with Geometry, Number, Calculations/Algorithms/Estimation, Other Topic, Connections, STEM, Problem Solving

This mathematical method can be used to find the size and shape of the bricks necessary to create a corbeled arch of nearly any shape. This method focuses on finding the minimum lengths of the bricks necessary to create a mathematically stable arch subject to certain constraints.

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© 2023 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
8
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Apr 2023
Online Publication Date:
Apr 2023
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