Architectuur en Bouw - Boog en Gewelf
Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met bogen en gewelven, zoals "impost", "keystone" en "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
de aanzet, het schuine deel
a stone located at the top center of an arch, keeping all the other stones together
sluitsteen, hoeksteen
De Art Deco-gevel was versierd met geometrische motieven, inclusief een gestileerde sluitsteen in het midden van elke boog, wat een vleugje moderne elegantie toevoegde.
the decorative topmost element of a building, typically at the roofline or highest point
kroon, bekroning
De kroon voltooide de structuur visueel.
a wedge-shaped stone or masonry unit that is used to construct an arch or a vault
wigsteen
the outer or upper surface of an arch, vault, or similar curved structural element
extrados
the lowest voussoir, or wedge-shaped stone, of an arch or vault that rests on the impost or support
sluitsteen, laagste gewelfsteen
the uppermost horizontal element or block that supports the weight of an arch or vault
impost, sluitsteen
the point on a structure where an arch or vault begins to curve or rise
startpunt, startpunt van de boog
an imaginary horizontal line that connects the springing points of a series of arches or vaults
springlijn, denkbeeldige horizontale lijn die de beginpunten van een reeks bogen of gewelven verbindt
the area between two supports, as in a bridge or arch
overspanning, afstand tussen steunpunten
De overspanning barstte onder zware belasting.
a self-supporting structure formed by two diagonal members meeting at an apex, creating a triangular shape between two supports
driehoekige boog, driehoekboog
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
kraagboog, trapboog
a horizontal or near-horizontal beam supported by vertical supports, commonly used to span openings in construction
platte boog, platte balk
a semicircular architectural element that was widely used in ancient Roman buildings, known for its structural stability and iconic design
Romeinse boog, Romeinse gewelf
a U-shaped architectural element with inward-curving ends, often seen in Islamic and Moorish architecture, prized for its aesthetic beauty
hoefijzerboog, Moorse boog
a pointed arch with three overlapping cusps or lobes at the top, commonly seen in Gothic architecture for its decorative and intricate design
driebladboog, drielobbige boog
a narrow, pointed arch shape commonly used in Gothic architecture
lancetboog, spitsboog
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
segmentboog, cirkelsegmentboog
an architectural element that features a double-curvature shape, characterized by two opposite curves meeting at a point
spitsboog, dubbel gekromde boog
a monumental architectural structure, often with a large central arch and smaller side arches, designed to commemorate and celebrate significant events or military victories
triomfboog, zegeboog
a gently curved architectural element with three distinct centers of curvature, commonly used in Renaissance and Gothic Revival styles for its aesthetic appeal
drie-centered boog, drielobbige boog
an architectural element characterized by a smoothly curved shape that resembles an elongated ellipse, often used in classical and neoclassical architecture
elliptische boog, elliptisch gewelf
an architectural element that features a concave curve at the top and a convex curve at the bottom, forming an inverted "S" shape
omgekeerde ogee-boog, omgekeerde S-vormige boog
a wide, flattened pointed arch commonly found in Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, adding a distinctively elegant and decorative touch to buildings
Tudorboog, afgeplatte spitsboog uit de Tudorperiode
a curved architectural element shaped like a parabola, known for its structural strength and aesthetically pleasing design
parabolische boog, boog in de vorm van een parabool
a curved or pointed arch-like element that has a smooth, continuous curve without any sharp angles
ogief
an architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex
spitsboog, gotische boog
an architectural construction that consists of a series of intersecting stone ribs that form a skeletal framework supporting the vaulted ceiling
gotisch ribgewelf, gotisch skeletgewelf
an architectural feature that consists of a series of arched ribs or arches that intersect to form a structural framework supporting a vaulted ceiling
ribgewelf, kruisribgewelf
Het Art Nouveau-treinstation pronkte met een hoge hal met een ribgewelf van glas en staal, die de ruimte overspoelde met natuurlijk licht.
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
waaiergewelf, geribd waaiergewelf
a long, continuous, and semi-cylindrical arched ceiling often found in Roman, Byzantine, and Romanesque architecture, providing structural support and creating spacious interiors
tongewelf, cilindrisch gewelf
an architectural element formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults, commonly seen in Gothic and Renaissance architecture for structural strength and aesthetic appeal
kruisgewelf, graatgewelf
a ribbed architectural feature with intersecting stone ribs, commonly seen in cloisters and monastic buildings, offering both structural support and decorative elements
kruisribgewelf, kloostergewelf
an architectural element characterized by a circular or ring-shaped ceiling formed by a series of arches or vaults arranged in a circular pattern
ringgewelf, gewelf in ringvorm
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
Catalaanse gewelf, dunne baksteengewelf
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
een steunpunt, een abutment
a curved edge or junction formed where two vaults intersect
gewelfsnavel, kruisgewelf
De ingenieur onderzocht de spanning langs de kruisingen van de boog.
a segmented section of a vaulted surface
paneel, gewelfvak
De architect restaureerde de beschadigde panelen.
an additional supporting element that runs parallel to the main ribs or primary arches of the vault
secundaire rib, secundaire boog
the triangular or curved space between an arch and the surrounding vertical supports, typically filled with decorative elements or panels
spandrel, zwik
Het Art Deco-appartementencomplex had decoratief metaalwerk dat de spandrels van zijn balkons sierde, wat een vleugje glamour aan de gevel toevoegde.
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
een kleine boog of uitkragende structuur die wordt gebruikt om een soepele overgang te creëren van een vierkante of veelhoekige basis naar een ronde of koepelvormige vorm erboven, een trompe
