Tudor arch calculator
A Tudor arch has four circular arcs: two small shoulders and two larger arcs meeting at a pointed crown. BrickCore uses a fixed construction with shoulder radius equal to half the rise, calculating all four centres, bricks, joints and cutting dimensions.
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Enter span, rise, brick size and joint. Use the shared 2D and 3D workspace. The PDF includes the calculated layout and scaled cutting templates. The free Dutch guide explains manual setting out in 20 steps using your dimensions.
Tudor arch, four-centred arch
Open this calculatorSegmental arch calculator
A segmental arch follows part of a circle above an opening. The span and rise determine its curvature. BrickCore draws the arch, distributes the bricks and shows how the joints meet.
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Enter the clear span, rise, brick dimensions and joint width. Check the radius, springing points and brick layout. Download the setting-out drawing and full-size cutting profiles for A4 or A3.
segmental arch
Open this calculatorSemicircular arch calculator
A semicircular arch has the shape of half a circle. Its intrados radius is half the opening width. The brick division and joints determine how the masonry closes at the crown.
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Enter the opening, brick size, arch thickness and target joints. Inspect the calculated bricks and connections. The PDF includes the setting-out shape, brick profiles and a 10 cm scale check.
semicircular arch, round arch
Open this calculatorPointed arch calculator
A pointed arch joins two curved sides at a pointed crown. Its width and height determine the shape. BrickCore calculates both sides together so you can inspect the brick division at the apex.
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Enter span, height, brick dimensions and joints. Check the springing points, radii and crown connection. Use the 2D drawing, 3D inspection and full-size PDF profiles for setting out.
pointed arch, Gothic arch
Open this calculatorRampant arch calculator
A rampant arch connects springing points at different heights. BrickCore lets you choose the higher side and set the side angles. The drawing shows how bricks span the unequal springing levels.
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Set the opening and level difference first, then the brick size and joints. Inspect both side connections and the depth in 3D before downloading the PDF workshop sheets.
rampant arch
Open this calculatorBasket-handle arch calculator
A basket-handle arch combines circular arcs into a low, broad profile. The selected shape determines the transition from the sides to the centre. BrickCore uses this geometry to divide the bricks and joints.
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Choose the basket-arch shape and enter opening, rise and brick dimensions. Inspect the joins between the arcs. The calculation provides setting-out dimensions and individual profiles for the chosen brick layout.
basket-handle arch, three-centred arch
Open this calculatorElliptical arch calculator
An elliptical arch follows an ellipse. Its curvature changes along the arch, so the brick layout needs its own calculation. BrickCore computes the curve and the corresponding brick and joint geometry.
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Enter width, rise, brick dimensions and joints. Check the layout from springing to crown. Download the elliptical outline and individual cutting profiles as full-size A4 or A3 PDF sheets.
elliptical arch
Open this calculatorCircular window and oculus calculator
A circular window has a complete masonry ring around the opening. Its brick division must close through 360 degrees. BrickCore calculates the bricks and joints around the ring and the individual cutting profiles.
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Enter diameter, ring thickness, brick dimensions and joint width. Check the closure and quantities. Download the circular setting-out template and full-size cutting pieces on numbered sheets.
circular window, oculus, bullseye window
Open this calculatorJack arch and flat arch calculator
A jack arch divides tapered bricks above an opening. BrickCore calculates each brick and joint for a flat or cambered profile. The workshop starts with a depth of 10 cm.
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Enter span, height, brick dimensions and joint width. Check the brick plan and connections. The PDF includes a complete overview, brick numbers and individual full-size cutting profiles with setting-out dimensions.
jack arch, flat arch
Open this calculatorDutch gable weaving calculator
Dutch gable weaving connects inclined masonry along the roof line to horizontal wall courses. Choose the number of courses per tooth. The top two sections on each side have their own shortened pieces.
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Enter gable width, rise or roof pitch, brick size and course gauge. The PDF includes the reusable mould, stop lines for the upper two sections and all cut pieces, with numbers and separate profiles for the closing pieces.
Dutch gable weaving, gable toothwork
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