Main Elements of Gothic Architecture

 

 

Diagnol Rib

 

Wall Rib

Bosses are in the center of the vaults

 

 

Transverse arch

 

 

A flying buttress is arched to attach a large wall creating strength and solidity to the main structure.

Pointed Archs come in three different shapes and sizes measured by longitudinal, diagnol and transverse. They create flexiblity and strength by breaking the breaking of the round arch.