What is the difference between a ribbed vault and a groin vault?

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Gerik · Answer 1 · 2023-02-13T11:10:53+0000

A groin vault is formed by the perpendicular intersection of two barrel vaults. A rib ribbed vault is supported by a series of arched diagonal ribs that divide the vault's surface into panels.

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Pangamma · Answer 2 · 2023-02-19T02:15:41+0000

A groin (or cross) vault is formed by the perpendicular intersection of two barrel vaults. A rib (or ribbed) vault is supported by a series of arched diagonal ribs that divide the vault's surface into panels.

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