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A triumphal arch consists of a free-standing arch used to commemorate events, particularly military victories, a series of vaulted arches could be used to create a long open space broken only by the columns, and a rounded arch solves the problem of masonry's tensile (resistance to lengthwise stress) weakness.
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A roof formed by rounded arches?
It is a vault or vaulted roof. It is formed by a series of vaults/vaulted arches.
Are rounded arches Gothic style?
No, rounded arches are not characteristic of Gothic style; they are more commonly associated with Romanesque architecture. Gothic architecture is defined by its use of pointed arches, which allow for greater height and the inclusion of large stained glass windows. This shift from rounded to pointed arches is one of the key features that distinguishes Gothic structures from their Romanesque predecessors.
What was the function of triumphal arches in ancient Rome?
In ancient Rome a triumphal arch could be built for 2 reasons. One was to commemorate a victory over an enemy. The other was to commemorate a public event.
Roof formed by rounded arches?
it is said that you can lick the roof of its arches because of its texture.
Where did pointed arches in architecture originate?
They orientated from Gothic Architecture and Design. Pointed arches were used in Gothic architecture to help support the weight of vaulted ceilings. Rounded arches previously used could not support the increased height, width and weight of new building designs. The concept of the pointed arch operates in a similar manner as two leaning objects. Two sides of a pointed arch lean against each other for support and the increased force and loads placed on the arches from the ceiling is displaced onto the flying buttresses, which are supported by the ground. The increased roof support provided by the pointed arches allowed building walls to be thinner. Decorative details seen on arches were a natural consequence of Gothic design.
