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What makes the arch superior to the post and lintel?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/8/2022

Given the same construction materials (originally stone) an arch is tremendously stronger than a post and lintel. You can pile much more weight on an arch without causing it to collapse, as compared to the post and lintel; the lintels break much more easily.

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∙ 15y ago

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In what way is the round arch an improvement over the post and lintel?

The arch's weight is transfered over instead of straight across.

What is the history of post and lintel construction?

who invented past-and-lintel construction

Two upright vertical post supported by a horizontal element describes which method of construction?

Two upright vertical posts supported by a horizontal element describes which method of construction?

What is the traditional material used in post-and-lintel construction?

Stone.

What construction is used for temple of Ramses?

post-and-lintel construction

What is a megalithic chamber built with the post-and-lintel method called?

Dolmen.

What Architectural features is essential to the classical Greek temple?

post-and-lintel

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Post-and-lintel construction is a characteristic of kingdom of the Egyptian civilization?

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two posts supporting a horizontal element.

What kind of construction was used to create temples during new kingdom?