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In ], a '''transverse arch''' is an ] in a ] that goes across the ]. A series of transverse arches sitting on tops of the columns on the sides of the ] was typical in the churches of ]. By analogy, the term is also used to describe the transverse ribs of a ] and for any crosswise arch in modern buildings.{{sfn|Davies|Jokiniemi|2008|p=391}} In ], a '''transverse arch''' is an ] in a ] that goes across the ]. A series of transverse arches sitting on tops of the columns on the sides of the ] was typical in the churches of ]. By analogy, the term is also used to describe the transverse ribs of a ] and for any crosswise arch in modern buildings.{{sfn|Davies|Jokiniemi|2008|p=391}}

The transverse arches provide ] for ]s and roof ridge beams. They also subdivide the nave into ].{{sfn|Bolis|Preti|Marini|Giuriani|2017|p=285}}


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A series of arches across the tunnel vault

In architecture, a transverse arch is an arch in a vaulted building that goes across the barrel vault. A series of transverse arches sitting on tops of the columns on the sides of the nave was typical in the churches of Romanesque architecture. By analogy, the term is also used to describe the transverse ribs of a groined vault and for any crosswise arch in modern buildings.

The transverse arches provide support for purlins and roof ridge beams. They also subdivide the nave into bays.

  • Pointed barrel vault with transverse arches Pointed barrel vault with transverse arches
  • Groined vault with transverse arches Groined vault with transverse arches
  • Cross-ribbed vault with transverse arches Cross-ribbed vault with transverse arches
  • Baroque vault with curved transverse arches (church at the Würzburg Residence) Baroque vault with curved transverse arches (church at the Würzburg Residence)
  • Baroque vault with curved transverse arches (church at the Banz Abbey) Baroque vault with curved transverse arches (church at the Banz Abbey)

See also

  • Diaphragm arch, a transverse arch dividing the vault into compartments

References

  1. Davies & Jokiniemi 2008, p. 391.
  2. Bolis et al. 2017, p. 285. sfn error: no target: CITEREFBolisPretiMariniGiuriani2017 (help)

Sources

  • Davies, N.; Jokiniemi, E. (2008). "transverse arch". Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction. Elsevier/Architectural Press. p. 391. ISBN 978-0-7506-8502-3. Retrieved 2024-12-22.


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