One of the Structural Advantages of the Groin Vault Over

question 22

Multiple Choice

One of the structural advantages of the groin vault over the barrel vault is that the groin vault

• A) can be made out of concrete, while the barrel vault can only be made out of brick.
• B) is cheaper to produce than the barrel vault.
• C) is more fireproof than the barrel vault.
• D) needs less buttressing than the barrel vault, leaving the covered area open.

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