Stone Arch Bridges

Category: Construction

  • Washed Out Roadbed

    The Significance of the Fill Material in Stone Arch Bridges

    The fill material within a stone arch bridge not only provides a roadway for vehicles, but also can strengthen the bridge… or cause trouble.

  • Stone Arch Bridge With Concrete for Arch Angles

    Segmental Arches

    Segmental arches allow an arch bridge to achieve long spans without excessive rises, but require the ends of the arch to be firmly secured.

  • Stalter Bridge

    On Roman Arches

    The Roman arch is a half-round arch shape and is a sturdy choice for small spans. Due to its rise and thrust lines a Roman arch has its limitations.

  • Building Stone Arch Bridges: Masonry Basics

    Some of the basic rules of masonry, which, if followed, help ensure the successful building of a sturdy stone bridge or other stone structure.

  • Mortarless Stone Arch

    How a Stone Arch Bridge Supports Weight

    An arch supports weight by controlling the forces at play in such a manner that they are actually used to strengthen the arch’s spanning abilities.

  • Pudden Bridge

    Stone Arch Bridges: Spans and How Many?

    The pros and cons and design logic behind multi-span stone arch bridges. Multi-span arch bridges are often necessary for spanning wide streams.

  • Stone Bridge Under Construction

    Building a Stone Arch Bridge

    The basic process for determining where and how to build a stone arch bridge, with the DIY enthusiast kept specifically in mind.

  • Grouse Creek Flood

    The Hydraulic Properties of Stone Arch Bridges

    Stone arch bridges, like any other bridge, need to be designed with the properties of the stream they are to span kept in mind to ensure long life.

  • DIY Arch

    Building Stone Arch Bridges: Arch Thickness

    The thickness of an arch is determined by the arch’s type, span and masonry, with thicker arches generally being both forgiving and stronger.