arcos transversales
English translation: transverse arches
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peer agreement (net): +6transverse arches Explanation: 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) |
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