Diaphragm arch - A transverse arch across the nave of a church, carrying a masonry gable. Diaphragm arches divide wooden roofs into sections and were probably used to prevent fire spreading.
Diaphragm Arch
A transverse arch across the nave of a church partitioning the roof into sections. Image courtesy of Gretchen Ranger
Dipteral
Referring to a temple surrounded by a double range of columns.
diaphragm, midriff - (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
apophysis - (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra ...
Diaphragm: Wall running up to the roof-ridge. Dog legged: With right-angle bends. Dog tooth: An ornamental motif consisting of a square, four-leafed figure, the center of which projects in a point.
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Cross Section showing gallery. The thrust of the nave vault is transmitted down the half barrel vaults in the gallery. Diaphragm arches reinforce half barrel vaults. Wall buttresses on the exterior contain thrust.
 See also: Architecture, Arches, Rib vault, Church, Corinthian
  
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