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A rib vault or ribbed vault is an architectural feature for covering a wide space, such as a church nave, composed of a framework of crossed or diagonal arched ribs. Variations were used in Roman architecture, Byzantine architecture, Islamic architecture, Romanesque architecture, and especially Gothic architecture.
Rib vault, a skeleton of arches or ribs on which masonry can be laid to form a ceiling or roof. Rib vaults were frequently used in medieval buildings, most famously in Gothic cathedrals. The rib vault arose out of efforts to solve the challenges associated with supporting heavy masonry ceiling vaults over wide spans.
A ribbed vault is characterized by the intersection of two to three barrel vaults, creating a skeletal structure that supports the weight of the building's roof. This design is not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing, offering a rib-like appearance that adds depth and texture to ceilings.
29 de ene. de 2023 · A ribbed vault is a type of architectural element consisting of arching ribs that intersect to form a ceiling or roof. Churches, cathedrals, and basilicas are examples of huge, public buildings where you will commonly see ribbed vaults in place.
At the technical level Gothic architecture is characterized by the ribbed vault (a vault in which stone ribs carry the vaulted surface), the pointed arch, and the flying buttress (normally a half arch carrying the thrust of a roof or vault across an aisle to an outer pier or buttress).
Interior elevation view of a Gothic cathedral, with rib-vaulted roof highlighted. In architecture, a vault (French voûte, from Italian volta) is a self-supporting arched form, usually of stone or brick, serving to cover a space with a ceiling or roof.
In ribbed vaults, stone "ribs" are added to groin vaults where the arris would form. The ribs offer many advantages from functional and structural support to visual enhancements. Groin vaults compared to ribbed vaults are heavier, requiring more support and heavier filling.
