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They allowed cathedrals to have more windows.
They allowed cathedrals to become taller.
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How did the use if pointed arches change cathedrals?
The purpose of a cathedral was to glorify God and the arches made the building seem as if it was reaching to heaven. Instead of sitting heavy and earthbound the cathedral seemed to stretch and enforce the power of God over man. The use of the arch also helped support the domes and other features of the building.
How did the use of arches change cathedrals?
They allowed cathedrals to have more windows. They allowed cathedrals to become taller.
How did Rome use arches?
Rome used arches in their aqueducts. They also used it in their bridges.
What did they use before arches?
Before arches, ancient civilizations used post-and-lintel structures to support heavy loads. These structures consisted of two vertical posts with a horizontal lintel placed on top. This technique was commonly used in buildings and monuments such as Stonehenge.
What was Roman architecture like?
Roman Architecture is responsible for the use and development of arches. However, we now know that arches were in use in Africa and Egypt prior to roman empire
Why does McDonald's use the arches for the M?
They use it because it looks cool and it's noticeable.
Why should you be careful whenever you use a pointed object?
when we use a pointed object it will hurt the eardrum and we cannot hear
Why should you be careful whenever you use a pointed objects?
when we use a pointed object it will hurt the eardrum and we cannot hear
Does the pointed arch hold more weight then the rounded arch?
Yes, it does. Part of its strength comes from the use of flying buttresses as added support. Typically, pointed arches are used to support thinner walls for aesthetic purposes, but can handle increased overhead weight.AnswerI'm almost positive that it does. I think it is the keystone (very center stone in a rounded arch) that is the downfall of a rounded arch. This only holds so much weight. I believe that the pointed arch holds most of its weight on the "legs"
Why were arches used?
Arches are structures that can support structures such as buildings, railway tracks, canals, etc, yet still allow a passageway for ground-level access to pass through the arches. Railways and canals use viaducts (supported on arches) to cross valleys while keeping on the same level.
In The Roman structure that features heavy use of arches and columns is the .?
The Romans rarely combined arches and columns. Large Roman buildings, the bridges and the bridgework of aqueducts made extensive use of the simple (barrel) arch and the vaulted arch (or vault, for vaulted roofs). Arches did not need columns. When the Romans combined arches with columns it was for decorative purposes. Roman ttemples were based on Greek models and were post-and-lintel structures resting on columns. Because of this, they did not have arches.
What did Romans use to build arches?
Stone and an early form of concrete
