what is a barrel vault
Barrel vault is a type of vault with its semi-cylindrical arched surface allongated to form a barrel or tunnel shaped structure. Barrel vaults have been an integral part of ancient architecture and is seen in several churches and cathedrals.slide 1 of 3.ne more disadvantage of barrel vault is that it forms a series of continuous arches which are most of the time so deep that they cover a three-dimensional space. This makes the interior of the structures extremely dark as they provide very little intrusion for light.