An Analysis of the Planar Vault under the Choir Loft of the Monastery of El Escorial

Arches and vaults are typical elements of ancient buildings. They are formed by voussoirs that resist the pressure they receive and transmit them through compression forces. The transmission of these forces justifies their curved shape. For this reason, arches and vaults are omnipresent elements in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rubén Rodríguez Elizalde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/4/1108