Barrel vault

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000435",
  "term": "Barrel vault",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A continuous arched structure forming the ceiling or roof of a building, resembling the interior of a cut-in-half barrel. This architectural form distributes weight evenly along its length to supporting walls. It is a common feature in Romanesque and Gothic architecture, providing a strong and simple overhead covering.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "references": [
    "Barrel vault (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Tonnengewölbe",
    "es": "bóveda de cañón",
    "fr": "voûte en berceau"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/barrel-vault/"
}