The voussoir placed at crown of an arch, is known as a A. Key B. Soffit C. Springer D. Haunch

Key
Soffit
Springer
Haunch

The correct answer is A. Key.

A voussoir is a wedge-shaped stone or brick that is used to construct an arch. The key is the voussoir that is placed at the crown of the arch. It is the

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last voussoir to be placed, and it locks the other voussoirs in place.

The other options are incorrect.

  • A soffit is the underside of an arch.
  • A springer is the voussoir that rests on the abutment.
  • A haunch is the part of an arch that is between the springer and the crown.
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