Arch calculation for layout (find radius, given span and depth of arch)

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  • Three ways shown step-by-step: without math, and by 2 different equations. Also known as chord and sagitta or versine calculation. Was widely used in the past when arches were the main loadbearing strucutres. Today, most loadbearing arches are replaced by simple triangles.

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  • @abewilcox4560
    @abewilcox4560 3 роки тому

    You are the best math teacher I've ever seen.

  • @whatworkedforme
    @whatworkedforme 2 роки тому +1

    great information.. in the end i created a simple spreadsheet (use it on my phone) and all I have to do is put the width or total width of the arch and desired height of the arch.. calculation done for me, instantly, based on your figures. simples. Thanks again

  • @simpleman283
    @simpleman283 2 роки тому +1

    I had the second formula. I'll play around with comparing the two to see witch one I like the most. I never learned metric here in USA but I know my inch fractions, at 15:55 you said good luck with 0.3 of an inch, all you have to do 0.3 X 16 = 4.8 sixteenths. We were supposed to go metric 45 years ago but never made it. Any helpful video gets a 👍 from me.

  • @RgarciaTube
    @RgarciaTube 7 років тому +2

    Thanks a bunch, I have been attempting to arch a 10 foot open with a 12 inch arch for a fence project, this is will definitely solve my problem.

  • @benwilliams1172
    @benwilliams1172 Рік тому

    god this guy made this complicated.
    to find centre of any length , measure from one side further than what you think is centre and mark.
    do the same on other side of opening and mark.
    measure distance between marks and half it .
    that's centre
    now you have the centre open compass to the desired height and draw a half circle.
    from the side draw a line down at 90 degrees to the base line.
    open up the compass from one side of the opening to the other .
    transfer distance to line marked 90 degrees off the base and mark on the line
    open up compass from mark to opening on the other side and strike a arc to where it meets small half circle .
    do same on other side and you have a arch.

  • @shaunmitchell5213
    @shaunmitchell5213 8 років тому +2

    Thank you for posting this video, I have been struggling with this all morning, you explained it in a way that I can fully understand.
    Thanks again
    Mitch

    • @apprenticemath
      @apprenticemath  8 років тому

      +Shaun Mitchell Thanks for watching & commenting.

  • @danprice7504
    @danprice7504 8 років тому +1

    Thank you! This video has helped me very much. Very simple and straight forward. Awesome!!

  • @dustystahn3855
    @dustystahn3855 6 років тому +1

    Here is a simpler no math way. Think of a Gothic Arch as an A Frame building with curved rafters. Draw a line the length of the rafter on a floor or big enough work table and mark the center. Drive a nail at each end of the line. Place a batten against the nails and from the center push out the batten until you reach the desired curve. draw the curve on the inside of the batten and you have the inside of the arch. It is so simple any one can do it. Securely fasten blocks about two feet apart along the line and you have a building jig. The block spacing varies with the size of the arch.
    This method works for any arch from windows, doors to buildings. I have even used it to build boats. If you want a different curve, push the batten out at different points. It is fun to see how many shapes you can make.

  • @udayank.r2504
    @udayank.r2504 2 роки тому

    Sir I watched lot of video's but this video very useful thank you so much

  • @sofiamahajan6717
    @sofiamahajan6717 Рік тому

    This is really helpfull.... Thankyou for this video

  • @thalesnemo2841
    @thalesnemo2841 6 років тому +3

    Graphically connect the top of the arch with the shoulder then bisect that line segment . Then draw perpendicular bisector and draw a line towards the central line that is the center of the correct circle.

    • @apprenticemath
      @apprenticemath  6 років тому

      It works, of course. The difference between doing math vs. geometric construction is that a geometric layout produces work that can be out by 10 mm on this scale. Math is accurate to several decimal places.

    • @abscomm
      @abscomm 6 років тому +2

      Human errors can be made in the measurements of your mathematical solution, so no option is better than the other as far as accuracy is concerned.

    • @das250250
      @das250250 6 років тому

      Thales Nemo maths = speed and accuracy , the incredible language of math and geometry axioms

    • @chadburke852
      @chadburke852 4 роки тому

      The Kaveman Not in the building trades.

  • @bravo3541
    @bravo3541 Рік тому

    Your Formulas are great , but I got confused as to where the new number (R-radius begins and ends) on the drawing; at the span line or the top of the arch depth. Video is a saver.

  • @robp1245
    @robp1245 4 роки тому

    Brilliant! Thanks, just what I was looking for, good explanation.

  • @muppetbrother
    @muppetbrother 2 роки тому

    Clear as mud.

  • @chiller19100
    @chiller19100 4 роки тому

    Great explanation. Thanks

  • @piee683
    @piee683 10 років тому

    Thx for this..this solution has been bugging me 4 a while

  • @padraigharrison6919
    @padraigharrison6919 Рік тому

    Do these formulas work with other arches. Or are they just for segmental arch

  • @selvamlakshmanan8170
    @selvamlakshmanan8170 7 років тому +1

    thank you very much

  • @padraigharrison6919
    @padraigharrison6919 Рік тому

    Is 637.5 the location of the striking point for a semicircle arch

  • @padraigharrison6919
    @padraigharrison6919 Рік тому

    Do the formulas work for all different arch types? what arch is this?

  • @E-E.ADVENTUREGEARS
    @E-E.ADVENTUREGEARS Рік тому

    IS IT POSSIBLE IF YOU MAKE A PDF VERSION OF ALL THE REQUIRED MATHS FOR APPRENTICES

  • @atubeviewer4942
    @atubeviewer4942 2 роки тому

    Why was the left tape measure, on the corner at the 120 cm? Where did 120 come from?

  • @ryanb1874
    @ryanb1874 2 роки тому

    How to do it just using trig, need to know how to calculate where the center would be in any situation

  • @tomryan9616
    @tomryan9616 8 років тому +3

    The standard formula for finding the radius of an arch is. 1/2 Span squared ,divided by Rise, plus Rise, divided by 2.

    • @LiaqatAli-fk4mx
      @LiaqatAli-fk4mx 7 років тому

      yours formula is totally wrong dear friend

    • @giovannitidona658
      @giovannitidona658 3 роки тому +1

      In trade school we were taught to first find the center by overlapping 2 circles with protractor where the 2 circles meet draw a line through give you a long straight center line

  • @nramos137
    @nramos137 8 років тому +2

    Nice, does this work in inches as well?

  • @bradwatts8222
    @bradwatts8222 3 роки тому +1

    a is half the chord , b is half the chord , c is the rise measured at the centre of the chord ........a x b divided by c = d ......d + c divided by 2 = radius , simple in mm , if your using inches god help you or just buy a metric tape measure 🇦🇺 straya 👍🏻

    • @apprenticemath
      @apprenticemath  3 роки тому +1

      Works either way, units can be alien feet or Martian's hands, same logic works.

  • @masterwelder65
    @masterwelder65 10 років тому +1

    Great.

  • @UmAr-ft6ze
    @UmAr-ft6ze 3 роки тому

    Sir by this we found radius now how to find curve length

  • @kotteeswarankotteeswaran5007
    @kotteeswarankotteeswaran5007 3 роки тому

    How to find area for semi circular conical arch
    kindly tell me

  • @civilengineeringepu9263
    @civilengineeringepu9263 3 роки тому

    Good

  • @artistpw
    @artistpw 4 роки тому +1

    For an excel formula it is "=SUM((A1^2 + A2^2)/(A1 * 2))"where a1 is the arch height and a2 is half the opening distance

  • @user-sj1tt3ie3z
    @user-sj1tt3ie3z 7 років тому

    A squared + (B divided by 2) squared ----- then ----- divided by (A multiplied by 2) = answer. You didn't show to divide B by 2 in your equation at 10:00.

    • @apprenticemath
      @apprenticemath  7 років тому +1

      Right, not shown as at 9:13 I say "half the opening", then that number (510) is written down. b = half the opening, ergo the full opening is 1020, shown full scale at 5:28.

  • @petercrossley1069
    @petercrossley1069 2 роки тому

    Just show how to derive the simple formula for the radius. Far quicker.

  • @rauldeleon6524
    @rauldeleon6524 3 роки тому

    You don't use feet and inches

  • @kimmimaxwell7826
    @kimmimaxwell7826 7 років тому

    I have a 13 foot opening with a 38 inch rise .. whats my swing ? thanks

  • @user-vl2rp7gj9v
    @user-vl2rp7gj9v 4 роки тому

    جيد

  • @brianjames5343
    @brianjames5343 5 років тому

    Why is Jean claude van dan doing a Arch .

  • @davidburns1753
    @davidburns1753 5 років тому

    I cannot find anyone to help me solve what I think must be simple for smarter people that me. I am just barely smart enough to look for answers. Let me try to ask my question without the benefit of pen and paper. Imagine that you know the width (chord) of an arc and you know amount of rise or deflection you want to achieve over that length ... let's say one foot.
    Is there no way to make a measurement, or many of them over the length of the chord to measured points along that chord thus defining the desired arc?
    If This makes no sense, forgive me. I can see clearly in my own mind what I am asking, however, that does not mean that others can understand what I want to know. If anyone can help, it will be much appreciated. Likely the answer is simple and I should know it, but guess what ... I don't. One more item ... you may wonder why I do not get a string, a nail and a pencil and do a trial and error method ... that would work, but not with the amount of space available in this and in many circumstances which I come across. HELP!!! PLEASE!!!

    • @apprenticemath
      @apprenticemath  5 років тому

      Yes, an arc can be defined by different chords starting from the same point. To get to radius, the lengths of chords need to be known and the angles between them,

  • @harrygirgin9093
    @harrygirgin9093 5 років тому +1

    Ohh my God. Seriously I am lost.🙄🙄

  • @isaacrobles1764
    @isaacrobles1764 4 роки тому

    sorry there r 2 diferent easy ways to do it

  • @oilcanshawn4918
    @oilcanshawn4918 5 років тому

    I just wish you used inches

  • @philquinn73
    @philquinn73 5 років тому

    Two thumbs up!!

  • @richardbailey2001
    @richardbailey2001 5 років тому

    Why didn't you give people the formula for finding the arc .. It's pretty difficult to use these ideas in the real world without math ....

  • @zully756
    @zully756 3 роки тому

    Ellipse

  • @MrTjp420
    @MrTjp420 4 роки тому

    where are you from lol 20 inches that is 25.4mm
    bloody hell my work sent me to trade school and i feel they are gearing me up to build rockets.............

  • @JulioHernandez-gt5hs
    @JulioHernandez-gt5hs 3 роки тому

    you talk to much keep it concise

  • @LiaqatAli-fk4mx
    @LiaqatAli-fk4mx 7 років тому

    tooooo bore

    • @apprenticemath
      @apprenticemath  7 років тому

      I'm not treating your attention deficit disorder or care to hear about it