Stone Arch Bridges

Category: Construction

  • The arch of the CQH SAB under construction

    Laying Arch Stones

    Here are some tips for laying the stone in a stone arch bridge to allow for better and easier construction.

  • Liberty Township Culvert(2)

    Styles of Pointing

    When building with mortar or repointing a structure, there are several possible mortar surface treatments available. Here is a rundown of the basic options available.

  • Cedar Township 337th Road Culvert (2)

    Designing For Local Stone

    A stone arch bridge can be designed to better utilize the stone available to a builder. Here are some design tips for the various types of stone one may encounter.

  • SE 90th Street Glencoe Township Culvert

    Compression of Arches

    Since an arch relies on compression to hold together, it follows that the arch itself can compress somewhat. The resultant flattening can be reduced by quality work and material.

  • Split Limestone

    Tips for Using Feathers and Wedges

    Using feathers-and-wedges is a straightforward process, but there are several factors that will affect how the stone splits. In this post, we investigate different ways to make stone-splitting easier.

  • Using a skidsteer to move a stone

    More Quarrying Tricks

    In this post, we discuss several advanced methods that allow for better quarrying and maneuvering of stubborn, large stones.

  • Hillside Quarry

    The Basics of Quarrying Stone from a Hillside

    The traditional hillside quarry remains one of the best ways to obtain stone in areas where sedimentary rock naturally outcrops. In this post, we discuss the basics of this quarrying process.

  • Using a skidsteer on the CQH SAB

    More on Arch Thickness

    In this post we introduce an empirical formula for arch design based off the natural log, which formula we have successfully used. We also discuss arch thicknesses for different applications.

  • Neer Bridge

    Segmental Arch Bridge Designs

    Segmental arches require care in laying the arch, but can also be used to great advantage, particularly where the stream being spanned is a rock-walled gorge.