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Vault

From architecture, a vault is an arched structure of masonry, forming a ceiling or canopy.

Types of vaulting

Barrel vault, or tunnel vault
- Longitudinal barrel vault
Fan vault, which is characteristic of Gothic architecture
Groin vault, which is formed by the perpendicular intersection of two barrel vaults
Net vault
Rib vault
- Quadripartite rib vault
- Sexpartite rib vault

Examples of vaulting

corbel vaulting

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