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Capping Stone Walls

Stone Arch Bridge

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, 2021June 29, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Stones

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

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

The Keystone

1905 Rock Creek Bridge

The keystone, while generally no more important than any other arch stone, does require some special attention to fit properly.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 11, 2021February 10, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:C. C. Jamison, Design, Stones

Effective Arch Thickness

Detail of a "Modified Sharp Arch"

Effective arch thickness is the measure of how much of an arch’s thickness is supporting weight. This means that even imperfect arches can be strong.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 7, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction

Cutting Stone

Cutting stone

Stone cutting is a useful skill which allows for building better masonry. Various stones have specific ways they need to be cut for good results.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:stone cutting, Stones, tools

Are Stone Arch Bridges Outdated?

Wolf Creek Bridge

Stone arch bridges from past centuries are widely used across the world, and stone bridges are even still built in some places.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 5, 2021February 18, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction

Bridge Abutments

Floral Bridge

Stone arch bridges must have substantial and properly designed abutments in order to resist the enormous thrust of the arch without yielding.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 12, 2021July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Masonry, Roman arch, Segmental arch

Advantages of Solid Backing for Arches

Collapsed Fox Bridge

Using solid backing material behind the arch of a stone arch bridge is a sure way to increase the structure’s durability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesOctober 27, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Fill, Forces

Drystack (Mortarless) Arch Tips

Mortarless Stone Arch

While drystack arches are more challenging to build than their mortared counterparts, following some simple rules can ensure rewarding success.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 1, 2020July 27, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

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