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Tapered Arches

Stone Bridge of Granite

Building an arch that is tapered by making the haunches thicker than the crown is a clever way to make a strong bridge without increasing the “hump.”

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 24, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces

The Hill Bridge on Dry Creek, Augusta, Butler County, Kansas

Hill Bridge

The 1912 Hill Bridge near Augusta, Butler County Kansas is large stone bridge with an interesting history. This bridge is scheduled for reconstruction.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 17, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, Kansas

Capping Stone Walls

Drystack Wall

The stones atop of a stone wall are fairly easily dislodged, especially for mortarless builds. Here are some ideas to help keep everything in place.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 10, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Stones

A Classic Butler County Stone Arch Bridge: The Rock Creek Bridge

SE Satchell Creek Road Rock Creek Bridge

Though it has seen some damage, the stone Rock Creek Bridge near Latham in Butler County, Kansas by C. C. Jamison remains a favorite, scenic bridge.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesAugust 27, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, C. C. Jamison, Stones

Improving a Stone Arch Bridge’s Serviceability by Strengthening: Part 2

NE 110th Street Double Arch Walnut River bridge

Here are several ways to strengthen a stone arch bridge, ranging from distributing loads over the arch to relieving the bridge from load altogether.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesAugust 20, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Butler, Design, Forces

Improving a Stone Arch Bridge’s Serviceability by Strengthening: Part 1

Wolf Creek Bridge

To determine how to strengthen a stone arch bridge, it helps to understand how it behaves when overloaded in order to understand the forces at play.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesAugust 13, 2021August 23, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Forces

Building Solid Foundations on Weak Ground

Otter Creek Bridge

Where a stone arch bridge must be founded on soft ground, there are several simple steps can be taken to prevent settling of the structure.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesAugust 6, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, scour

The Wilson Bridge: Walter Sharp’s 1899 Dry Creek Bridge

Wilson Bridge

The 1899 Dry Creek Bridge is the second oldest stone arch bridge in Butler County, Kansas, and has recently been given an excellent rehab.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 30, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, Walter Sharp

Mortarless (Drystack) Retaining Walls

Drystack retaining wall

Mortarless stone retaining walls have to resist the perpetual thrust of the soil they are withholding. Here are several ways this can be done.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 23, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Stones

Mortarless Bridge Maintenance: Part 2

Mortarless Stone Bridge

Mortarless stone arch bridges need extra care to ensure they are not overwhelmed by foliage and that friction between stones remains high.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 16, 2021July 16, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Forces, Stones

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