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It has been said that arches never sleep, that they are almost living in the way they adapt to change. Using case studies of Ely Cathedral in England and Chartres in France, the tracks on this album examine the way in which the design of arches developed

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    • Apr 12, 2010 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Arch Never Sleeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2010 0:44


    A short introduction to this album.

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    Transcript -- The Arch Never Sleeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2010


    Transcript -- A short introduction to this album.

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    Introduction to Ely and Chartres Cathedral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 2:03


    A brief history of these two stunning Cathedrals, looking at their architecture and engineering.

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    Transcript -- Introduction to Ely and Chartres Cathedral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- A brief history of these two stunning Cathedrals, looking at their architecture and engineering.

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    Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 2:33


    John Trapp looks at stone as a building material, especially it's use in building the Parthenon in Greece.

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    Transcript -- Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- John Trapp looks at stone as a building material, especially it's use in building the Parthenon in Greece.

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    The Arch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 3:43


    Using models, Professor Francis Evans explains how arches stay standing. John Trapp and Professor Jacques Heyman look at the arches at Ely Cathedral.

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    Transcript -- The Arch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- Using models, Professor Francis Evans explains how arches stay standing. John Trapp and Professor Jacques Heyman look at the arches at Ely Cathedral.

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    Lines of Thrust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 4:20


    Professor Francis Evans uses a physical model to show the line of thrust in an arch, and how changes in force affects it's stability.

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    Transcript -- Lines of Thrust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- Professor Francis Evans uses a physical model to show the line of thrust in an arch, and how changes in force affects it's stability.

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    Vaults and Flying Butresses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 3:54


    John Trapp discusses the medieval building techniques which took into account the lines of thrust within an arch.

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    Transcript -- Vaults and Flying Butresses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- John Trapp discusses the medieval building techniques which took into account the lines of thrust within an arch.

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    The Pinnacles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 2:43


    Professor Francis Evans shows why the pinnacles at Ely Cathedral are not just aesthetical, but how they balance out the forces within the structure.

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    Transcript -- The Pinnacles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- Professor Francis Evans shows why the pinnacles at Ely Cathedral are not just aesthetical, but how they balance out the forces within the structure.

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    16th Century Extensions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 2:23


    John Trapp and Professor Jacques Heyman look at how medieval engineers managed forces within the stonework at Ely cathedral to extend an outer wall.

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    Transcript -- 16th Century Extensions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- John Trapp and Professor Jacques Heyman look at how medieval engineers managed forces within the stonework at Ely cathedral to extend an outer wall.

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    Forces in Masonry: Ely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 2:49


    Professor Francis Evans takes Hooke's theory of arches, and explains that the forces at work witin an arch are the same as those in domes.

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    Transcript -- Forces in Masonry: Ely

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- Professor Francis Evans takes Hooke's theory of arches, and explains that the forces at work witin an arch are the same as those in domes.

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    Flying Butresses at Chartres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 2:40


    The butresses at Chartres Cathedral are examined. Mathematic models describe how and why the top tier of butresses was added.

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    Transcript -- Flying Butresses at Chartres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- The butresses at Chartres Cathedral are examined. Mathematic models describe how and why the top tier of butresses was added.

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    Beauvais Cathedral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009 1:16


    A look at what happens when the forces in stone structures are not kept in equilibrium.

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    Transcript -- Beauvais Cathedral

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2009


    Transcript -- A look at what happens when the forces in stone structures are not kept in equilibrium.

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