Medieval architecture and engineering are closely related as medieval architects and builders heavily relied on engineering principles to design and construct their buildings. Engineering techniques such as the use of arches, vaults, and buttresses were crucial in creating the soaring cathedral ceilings and massive stone structures of the medieval period. Medieval architects also had to consider materials, their properties, and their strength when designing buildings as they needed to ensure stability, endurance and durability. Additionally, medieval engineering advancements in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics also contributed greatly to the development of medieval architecture, particularly in relation to improving water distribution to towns and the creation of complex machines used in construction. Therefore, medieval architecture and engineering were interconnected, and their close relationship led to the creation of some of the most beautiful and enduring buildings in history.
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