Architettura e Costruzione - Arco e volta

the inclined or sloping portion of an arch, beam, or lintel that provides additional support and stability to the structure, typically located near the springing point or the midpoint of the span

fianco, supporto

a stone located at the top center of an arch, keeping all the other stones together

chiave di volta, keystone

the decorative topmost part of a building, typically located at the roofline or the highest point of a structure

cupola, cornice

a wedge-shaped stone or masonry unit that is used to construct an arch or a vault

dovela, chiave di volta

the outer or upper surface of an arch, vault, or similar curved structural element

estradosso

the lowest voussoir, or wedge-shaped stone, of an arch or vault that rests on the impost or support

tassello inferiore, scalino

the vertical distance or height between the springing point and the highest point of the arch

altezza, sollevamento

the uppermost horizontal element or block that supports the weight of an arch or vault

imposta, sostegno superiore

the point on a structure where an arch or vault begins to curve or rise

punto di partenza, punto di sostegno

an imaginary horizontal line that connects the springing points of a series of arches or vaults

linea di partenza, linea di scatto

the inner or lower curve of an arch or vault

intrados

the area between two supports of a bridge or arch

spannamento, luce

a self-supporting structure formed by two diagonal members meeting at an apex, creating a triangular shape between two supports

arco triangolare, arco a triangolo

an architectural arch created by projecting and overlapping stones or bricks that gradually step inward until they meet at the top, forming a curved structure without the use of a central support

arco a mensola, arco corbellato

a horizontal or near-horizontal beam supported by vertical supports, commonly used to span openings in construction

arco piatto, arco orizzontale

a semicircular architectural element that was widely used in ancient Roman buildings, known for its structural stability and iconic design

arco romano, arco semicircolare

a U-shaped architectural element with inward-curving ends, often seen in Islamic and Moorish architecture, prized for its aesthetic beauty

arco a ferro di cavallo, arco a forma di ferro di cavallo

a pointed arch with three overlapping cusps or lobes at the top, commonly seen in Gothic architecture for its decorative and intricate design

arco a trifoglio, arco trifogliato

a narrow, pointed arch shape commonly used in Gothic architecture

arco lanceolato, arco acuto

an architectural element that forms a partial curve, resembling a segment of a circle, and is commonly used to span openings such as doors and windows

arco segmentale, arco parziale

an architectural element that features a double-curvature shape, characterized by two opposite curves meeting at a point

arco ogivale, arco a ogiva

a monumental architectural structure, often with a large central arch and smaller side arches, designed to commemorate and celebrate significant events or military victories

arco trionfale, arco di trionfo

a gently curved architectural element with three distinct centers of curvature, commonly used in Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles for its aesthetic appeal

arco a tre centri, arco trifocale

an architectural element characterized by a smoothly curved shape that resembles an elongated ellipse, often used in classical and neoclassical architecture

arco ellittico, volta ellittica

an architectural element that features a concave curve at the top and a convex curve at the bottom, forming an inverted "S" shape

arco ogee inverso, arco a S rovesciato

a wide, flattened pointed arch commonly found in Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, adding a distinctively elegant and decorative touch to buildings

arco Tudor, arco appuntito Tudor

a curved architectural element shaped like a parabola, known for its structural strength and aesthetically pleasing design

arco parabolico, arco a forma di parabola

a curved or pointed arch-like element that has a smooth, continuous curve without any sharp angles

ogiva, arco ogivale

an architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex

arco acuto, arco a punta

an architectural construction that consists of a series of intersecting stone ribs that form a skeletal framework supporting the vaulted ceiling

volta a crociera, volta gotica

an architectural feature that consists of a series of arched ribs or arches that intersect to form a structural framework supporting a vaulted ceiling

volta a costole, volta a nervature

an architectural feature characterized by a complex network of stone ribs radiating from a central point, creating a fan-like pattern in the ceiling or vault

volta a ventaglio, volta a forma di ventaglio

a long, continuous, and semi-cylindrical arched ceiling often found in Roman, Byzantine, and Romanesque architecture, providing structural support and creating spacious interiors

volta a botte, volta cilindrica

an architectural element formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, commonly seen in Gothic and Renaissance architecture for structural strength and aesthetic appeal

volta a crociera, volta a botte incrociata

a ribbed architectural feature with intersecting stone ribs, commonly seen in cloisters and monastic buildings, offering both structural support and decorative elements

volta a crociera, volta a costole

an architectural element characterized by a circular or ring-shaped ceiling formed by a series of arches or vaults arranged in a circular pattern

volta anulare, volta circolare

an architectural feature characterized by a series of thin, self-supporting clay tiles or bricks arranged in a herringbone pattern to create a vaulted ceiling

volta catalana, volta a catalana

a support structure or component that bears the weight and forces of an arch, bridge, or similar structure, typically located at the ends or sides of the structure

struttura di supporto, contraforte

a type of ceiling structure that is formed when two rounded vaults intersect at a right angle, commonly used in Gothic architecture

Volta a crociera, Incrocio di volte

a section of the vaulted surface that is divided or segmented

pannello, sezione di volta

an additional supporting element that runs parallel to the main ribs or primary arches of the vault

costola secondaria, arco secondario

the triangular or curved space between an arch and the surrounding vertical supports, typically filled with decorative elements or panels

spandrel, spigolo

a small arch or corbelled structure that is used to create a smooth transition from a square or polygonal base to a circular or domed shape above

squinch, arco di transizione