Parts of a Gothic Structure
Description
The five principal structural components of Gothic cathedral architecture that distribute weight and support high stone vaults.
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Buttress
Flying buttress
Pinnacle
Ribbed vault
Truss
Description
The five principal structural components of Gothic cathedral architecture that distribute weight and support high stone vaults.
5 Terms
Show in diagram
Buttress
Flying buttress
Pinnacle
Ribbed vault
Truss