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In long-span buildings, arches can be employed to lessen the bending moments. It takes loads mostly in compression but must also resist some bending and shear due to its stiffness, depending on how it is loaded and curved.

In long-span buildings, arches can be employed to lessen the bending moments. It takes loads mostly in compression but must also resist some bending and shear due to its stiffness, depending on how it is loaded and curved.