Diaphragm arch
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A diaphragm arch is a transverse wall-bearing arch forming a partial wall dividing a vault or a ceiling into compartments.[1]
When used under a wooden roof (with solid spandrels) it has the advantage of providing a partial firebreak.[2] It was first used in Roman Syria, during the 2nd century AD.[3]
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See also
- Islamic architecture
- Romanesque architecture
- Kucheh
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