In the 1930s, the WPA was responsible for building numerous structures as works projects during the Great Depression. This gave …
Basket-Handle Arches: Strengths and Weaknesses
In our last post, we described the class of so-called "basket-handle" arches: The basket-handle arch basically forms a compromise …
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“Basket-handle Arches”: The Elliptical and the Pseudo-elliptical Arches
Roman arches and segmental arches are the standard arch forms we often see. The Roman arch is simply half a circle, while the …
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A Masterpiece of Stonework: The Wolf Creek Bridge
In the northern part of Oklahoma is a masterpiece of stonework: the Wolf Creek Bridge. This stone arch bridge, located in the Kaw …
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