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A buttress is an architectural structure used to support or reinforce a wall. They are usually projecting from, or built against, a wall. Buttresses are common in ancient buildings.
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In which Gothic cathedral were flying buttresses used for the first time?
Flying buttresses were used for the first time in Notre Dame.
What is flying buttresses?
Flying buttresses are supports for a wall, located outside of the building. Used mostly in Gothic cathedrals. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_buttress
What is a flying buttresses?
Flying buttresses are supports for a wall, located outside of the building. Used mostly in Gothic cathedrals. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_buttress
The Gothic architectural innovation providing outer support for lateral thrust was?
Buttresses and flying buttresses.
Does St Patrick's Cathedral have flying Buttresses?
Yes, St. Patrick's Cathedral has flying buttresses.
Does Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York have flying buttresses?
The architecture of the cathedral does not feature flying buttresses.
What animal eats the buttresses?
a bear
What rainforest do buttresses grow in?
all of them
What does battlemnents and buttresses mean?
This are/were structures on the walls of castles or strong holds. The battlements are the area where the defenders were, buttresses are strengthening structures to the wall.
Why did the Gothic cathedrals include flying buttresses?
These cathedrals include flying buttresses to help spread out the weight of the vaults.
A key feature of Gothic architecture is?
flying buttresses
How many flying buttresses does Notre Dame have?
28
