geostatic arch

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geostatic arch - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Geostatic \Ge`o*stat"ic\, a. [Gr. ge`a, gh^, earth + E. static.]
     (Civil Engin.)
     Relating to the pressure exerted by earth or similar
     substance.
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     Geostatic arch, an arch having a form adapted to sustain
        pressure similar to that exerted by earth. --Rankine.
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