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Q » How do flying buttresses reduce lateral thrust on walls?
08 Dec, 2025
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A » Flying buttresses reduce lateral thrust on walls by transferring the force from the heavy roof and vaults away from the building's walls to external supports. This allows for taller and thinner walls with larger windows, as the buttresses absorb and redistribute the thrust, maintaining structural stability and preventing the walls from collapsing outward. This architectural innovation was crucial in the construction of large Gothic cathedrals.
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