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Roofs, vaults & domes

Barrel vault

A continuous half-round vault, like a tunnel.

Where to look
A ceiling that is one long smooth curve from side to side.
Styles
On the drawings
Not marked on the drawings.

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Cross-section of a vaulted building with a nave, two aisles and flying buttresses. Each label links to its feature. NAVE AISLE AISLE RoofPinnacleFlying buttressButtressAisleRib vaultClerestoryTriforiumArcadePierNave
Cross-sectionFor orientation: Barrel vault is not drawn here.