Components
beam
When did the gothic era start?
The 12th century.
the force which resists horizontal motion
Friction
Why was implementing light important?
Religious belief.
The pyramidal/conical structure on top of the cathedral
Spire
What is the most famous cathedral?
a force that acts without physical touch?
non contact force ex. gravity
Why are they good for communities?
It was a place to gather and worship
The component that acts only as a vertical support
column
Why were gothic cathedrals built?
why do objects stay put on a table?
normal force counteracting gravity
Why aren't they built now?
Cost and time
The component that is made up of two other components (flier and pier)
Flying buttress
What is the easiest way to build a cathedral?
Starting from the supports.
another name for lateral forces?
horizontal force
What are gothic cathedrals often used for now?
Tourism/Religion
Prevents light from passing through cathedrals but holds up the walls from falling horizontally
Hint: think history
What are ordinary buttresses?
Where was the first gothic cathedral built?
France.
creates a vertical force that acts downwards
a load
What are so impactful for Gothic Cathedrals?
The Tall Thin Walls with windows