The arch buildings created by the Romans are considered to be one of the most efficient means of supporting weight and spanning wide spaces because of its strong form. It is able to withstand winds because most of the winds force goes through the arches. This style of architecture saved on building materials because of all the open space. Solid walls require a lot more materials. The weight and thrust of an arch is forced …showed first 75 words of 352 total…

…showed last 75 words of 352 total…two areas of the ceiling between the groins are of unequal shape and size. The Coliseum is a great example of groin vaults. Many kinds of stone were used by the Romans in building. Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can were expected to endure. In general, Roman monuments were designed to serve the needs of their patrons rather than to express the artistic temperaments of their makers.