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2. Fluting (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   The large columns at Persepolis have as many as 40 or 48 flutes, with smaller columns elsewhere 32; the width of a flute is kept fairly constant, so the number of flutes increases with the girth of the column, in contrast to the Greek practice of keeping the number of flutes on a column constant and varying the width of the flute. [15]

3. Viga (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Decorative corbels were used in the portales and in the interiors. New technologies, especially in Pueblo Revival Architecture, were integrated. The practice of anchoring vigas with rebar through pre-drilled holes at opposing angles and the designing of parapets for anchoring, was ideal for vigas in low flat roofs. This was used to prevent roof ...

4. Column - Wikipedia

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   In architecture, "column" refers to such a structural element that also has certain proportional and decorative features. These beautiful columns are available in a broad selection of styles and designs in round tapered, round straight, or square shaft styles. [2] A column might also be a decorative element not needed for structural purposes ...

5. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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   A vertical structural element of stone, wood or metal within a window frame (cp. transom). Muntin A vertical or horizontal piece that divides a pane of glass into two or more panes or lites in a window. Muqarnas A type of decorative corbel used in Islamic architecture that in some circumstances, resembles stalactites. Mutule

6. Arcade (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   An arcade is a succession of contiguous arches, with each arch supported by a colonnade of columns or piers. Exterior arcades are designed to provide a sheltered walkway for pedestrians; they include many loggias, but here arches are not an essential element. An arcade may feature arches on both sides of the walkway.

7. Post and lintel - Wikipedia

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   Post and lintel construction of the Airavatesvara Temple, India, a World Heritage Monument site Leinster House in Dublin retains column-shaped pilasters under a pediment for aesthetic reasons. Post and lintel (also called prop and lintel , a trabeated system , or a trilithic system ) is a building system where strong horizontal elements are ...