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intrados
[ in-truh-dos, -dohs, in-trey-dos, -dohs ]
noun
- the interior curve or surface of an arch or vault. Compare extrados ( def ).
intrados
/ ɪ²Ôˈ³Ù°ù±ðɪ»åÉ’²õ /
noun
- architect the inner curve or surface of an arch or vault Compare extrados
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of intrados1
Example Sentences
The under or concave side of the voussoirs is called the intrados, and the upper or convex side the extrados of the arch.
In S. Sophia the vault springs from the intrados of the transverse arches, that is, from the lower edge.
The four sides of the mold formed the extrados, the intrados, and the two ends of the block; the other two sides being left open.
The stability of such structures depends on the position of the line of pressure relatively to the intrados and extrados of the arch ring.
It was determined to attempt to stop these leaks by the application of a water-proof cement coating on the intrados of the arch.
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