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Spanish term or phrase:
arcos transversales
English translation:
transverse arches
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Feb 15, 2007 10:54
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coming from my last question, is there a specific architectural term for 'arcos transversales?
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transverse arches
El arco toral, es el ***arco transversal*** a la nave que sustenta la bóveda. En las bóvedas de cañón, es puramente un refuerzo. También se llama así a cada uno de los arcos sobre los que descansa una cúpula.
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arco_toral
Arco toral or transversal is transverse arch.
transverse arch : Supporting arch which runs across the vault from side to side, dividing the bays. it usually projects down from the surface of the vault.
http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/transarch.htm
(Illustration included)
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arco_toral
Arco toral or transversal is transverse arch.
transverse arch : Supporting arch which runs across the vault from side to side, dividing the bays. it usually projects down from the surface of the vault.
http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/transarch.htm
(Illustration included)
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