How is the “trabeate” principle of architecture different from the “arcuate”?

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How is the &#x201C;trabeate&#x201D; principle of architecture different from the &#x201C;arcuate&#x201D;?

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Trabeate	Arcuate
● Trabeate style has straight Beams.	● Arcuate style of architecture has curves at two connected pillars.
● In trabeate style of architecture roofs, doors and windows were made by placing a horizontal beam across two vertical columns.	● In arcuate style of architecture the weight of the superstructure above the doors and windows was carried by arches.
● Trabeate styles of architectures were between the seventh and tenth centuries.	● Arcuate styles of architecture were noticeable from the twelfth century.
● Example – Quwwatal-Islam mosque	● Example – Alai darwaja