Architettura e Costruzione - Arco e Volta
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ad archi e volte come "impost", "keystone" e "haunch".
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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
la spalla, il rinfianco
a stone located at the top center of an arch, keeping all the other stones together
chiave di volta, pietra angolare
La facciata Art Deco era abbellita con motivi geometrici, inclusa una chiave di volta stilizzata al centro di ogni arco, aggiungendo un tocco di eleganza moderna.
the decorative topmost element of a building, typically at the roofline or highest point
coronamento, cimasa
a wedge-shaped stone or masonry unit that is used to construct an arch or a vault
concio
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
sommier, chiave di volta inferiore
the vertical distance or height between the springing point and the highest point of the arch
l'alzata, l'elevazione
the uppermost horizontal element or block that supports the weight of an arch or vault
imposta, sommier
the point on a structure where an arch or vault begins to curve or rise
punto di innesto, punto di inizio dell'arco
an imaginary horizontal line that connects the springing points of a series of arches or vaults
linea di imposta, linea di partenza degli archi
the section of a bridge, arch, or similar structure between two supports
campata, luce
a self-supporting structure formed by two diagonal members meeting at an apex, creating a triangular shape between two supports
arco triangolare, arcata triangolare
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 sbalzo, volta a sbalzo
a horizontal or near-horizontal beam supported by vertical supports, commonly used to span openings in construction
arco piatto, trave piatta
a semicircular architectural element that was widely used in ancient Roman buildings, known for its structural stability and iconic design
Arco romano, Volta romana
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 rialzato
a pointed arch with three overlapping cusps or lobes at the top, commonly seen in Gothic architecture for its decorative and intricate design
arco trilobato, arco a tre foglie
a narrow, pointed arch shape commonly used in Gothic architecture
arco a sesto acuto, arco lanceolato
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 segmentario, arco a segmento circolare
an architectural element that features a double-curvature shape, characterized by two opposite curves meeting at a point
arco a ogiva, arco inflesso
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 di trionfo, arco trionfale
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 trilobato
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 invertito
a wide, flattened pointed arch commonly found in Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, adding a distinctively elegant and decorative touch to buildings
arco Tudor, arco a sesto acuto appiattito 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
an architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex
arco a sesto acuto, arco ogivale
an architectural construction that consists of a series of intersecting stone ribs that form a skeletal framework supporting the vaulted ceiling
volta a crociera gotica, volta costolonata 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 crociera, volta costolonata
La stazione ferroviaria Art Nouveau sfoggiava un atrio imponente con una volta a crociera in vetro e acciaio, inondando lo spazio di luce naturale.
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 nervata a 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 vela
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 claustrale
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 ad anello
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 in mattoni sottili
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
un appoggio, un abutment
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
costolone, volta a crociera
L'ingegnere ha esaminato la tensione lungo le giunzioni dell'arco.
a segmented section of a vaulted surface
pannello, vela
an additional supporting element that runs parallel to the main ribs or primary arches of the vault
nervatura secondaria, arco secondario
the triangular or curved space between an arch and the surrounding vertical supports, typically filled with decorative elements or panels
spandrel, pennacchio
L'edificio Art Deco aveva lavori in metallo decorativi che adornavano gli spandrels dei suoi balconi, aggiungendo un tocco di glamour alla facciata.
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
un piccolo arco o struttura a sbalzo utilizzata per creare una transizione graduale da una base quadrata o poligonale a una forma circolare o a cupola sopra, una tromba
