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Question		Answer
Post-and-Lintel start learning		Two vertical pillars—columns if the corss-section is circular—support a horizontal cross-piece, or lintel.
Corbelled Arch start learning		A type of arch that, rather than lintels, uses narrowly ascending rows of stones until the horizontal space is covered.
True Arch start learning		A type of arch that, rather than lintels, uses wedged-shaped stones set in a curve and held in place by the highest central stone.
Barrel Vault start learning		An arched stone roof structure that spans a semicircular space.
Groin Vault start learning		An arched stone roof structure that combines 2 barrel vaults intersected at a right angle.
Steel Frame start learning		A strong steel skeleton, rather than the walls, holds the entire weight of the building.

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