Question
In architecture, what is the purpose of a buttress?
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A To provide support so the ceilings would not collapse.
B To allow more windows to be built to allow more light into the church.
C To allow more narrow cathedrals to be built.
D The supporting wall between two arches.
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A To provide support so the ceilings would not collapse.
B To allow more windows to be built to allow more light into the church.
C To allow more narrow cathedrals to be built.
D The supporting wall between two arches.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best answer is: **A To provide support so the ceilings would not collapse.**
Buttresses are structural elements that provide support to buildings, particularly in helping to counteract the lateral forces exerted on walls, such as those from vaulted ceilings and roofs.
Buttresses are structural elements that provide support to buildings, particularly in helping to counteract the lateral forces exerted on walls, such as those from vaulted ceilings and roofs.