One of the structural advantages of the groin vault over the barrel vault is that the groin vault
A) can be made out of concrete, while the barrel vault can only be made out of brick.
B) is cheaper to produce than the barrel vault.
C) is more fireproof than the barrel vault.
D) needs less buttressing than the barrel vault, leaving the covered area open.

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The groin vault distributes weight at the corners, allowing for less buttressing compared to the barrel vault. This structural advantage enables larger and more open spaces beneath the vault.

One of the Structural Advantages of the Groin Vault Over