timberarched
Timberarched describes structures in which the main load-bearing element of an arch is formed from timber. The term is used for bridges, roofs, vaults, and other curved assemblies where curved wood members carry the thrust of the arch, sometimes with a lightweight infill or backing.
Construction methods vary. Traditional timber arches are built from curved or bent timbers joined with mortise-and-tenon
Applications include timber-arched bridges, arched roof rib systems in timber-framed buildings, and barrel or vault configurations
Advantages of timber arches include light weight compared with masonry or stone, ease of fabrication on site,
Historically, timber arches appeared in medieval and early modern architecture and have seen renewed interest with