trabeations
/ˌtreɪbiˈeɪʃənz/
noun
- A structural system in architecture using horizontal beams or lintels supported by columns or posts, as opposed to arches or vaults.
- The museum's entrance features trabeations made of reinforced concrete.
- The ancient Greek temples are famous for their stone trabeations.
- Modern architects sometimes use steel trabeations for a clean, linear look.
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