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Different Classes of Masonry Part 3: Rubble Masonry

DIY Mortarless Rubble Bridge

While rubble masonry is considered the lowest class of stone work, it still can be used to make enduring structures and is peculiarly suited to DIY projects.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Different Classes of Masonry Part 2: Squared-stone

Ligget Ford Bridge (Harrison Creek Bridge)

Squared-stone masonry is a method of building masonry to achieve a highly durable structure without resorting to the difficulty and labor required for ashlar.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 14, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

Different Classes of Masonry Part 1: Ashlar

Stone Bridge of Granite

Ashlar is the highest grade of stone work, and features extensive stone cutting and tight fitting joints. Ashlar work is difficult, but very durable due to the precision required.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 7, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Understanding Mortar in Old Bridges

Buried Arch

The design of a stone bridge, which often reflects the era of its construction, determines how critical mortar condition is for long-term stability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 17, 2021February 4, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Mortar, Quality of Construction

New Resources Added to the Butler County, Kansas, Stone Bridge Page

Sycamore Springs Bridge

We are announcing some updates to our list of stone bridges of Butler County, Kansas. With a map, span length and a reference index, this resource is vastly improved.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021Posted inLocationsTags:Butler

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 4

NW 110th Street Henry Creek Bridge

A overview and some photos of the stone arch bridges of Butler County, Kansas from 1908 – 1918. Includes a map of the 50+ stone bridges built by the county proper.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 3, 2021March 30, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Quality of Construction, Walter Sharp

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 3

Minos West Ford Bridge

Part of a series, included is a list, a map, some photos and a summery of the stone arch bridges built by Butler County, Kansas between 1904 and 1907.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 19, 2021February 5, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Walter Sharp

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 2

Ligget Ford Bridge (Harrison Creek Bridge)

By 1903, Butler County improved their stone arch bridge techniques. Included is a list of all stone arch bridges built by the county in this period and a map.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 12, 2021February 4, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Cowley, Walter Sharp, waterway

Stone Arch Bridges of Butler County, Kansas: Builders and Locations Part 1

Abe Matheney's 1897 Turkey Creek Bridge

The first in a series listing the stone arch bridges built by Butler County, Kansas, during the stone arch bridge era. This post covers 1882 – 1898.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 5, 2021February 4, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Abe Matheney, Butler, C. C. Jamison, Walter Sharp

Building Better Masonry

stone bridge

Masonry is rewarding undertaking. There is no “magic” behind building enduring structures, rather, stone masonry is easily learned with practice.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesOctober 29, 2021June 10, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction

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