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A voussoir (UK: ; US: ) is a wedge-shaped element, typically a stone, which is used in building an arch or vault.

Voussoir - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wedge-shaped element used in building an arch or vault Not to be confused with Voussure . William Henry Playfair , University of Edinburgh : bevelled edges of each stone block emphasise the voussoirs, which have a curved base and together form a semi-circle at the top of each arch. A voussoir ( UK : / ˈ v uː ˈ s w ɑː / ; US : / v u ˈ s w ɑːr / ) is a wedge-shaped element, typically a stone, which is used in building an arch or vault . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Joggled voussoir arch, located at the Mausoleum of Theodoric in Rave

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