👉 Arching is a mathematical concept that describes how an object, such as a beam or a pole, can be bent by gravity. This bending occurs when the weight of the object is distributed over a larger area than it would if it were free to move. The Arching Principle states that the sum of the forces acting on an object must equal zero for it to remain straight and rigid under all possible conditions. For example, consider a beam or pole that is supported by a cable. When a force