When building bridges, it is always necessary to take into account the hydraulic effects of the structure. Piers in a river, for …
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Building Stone Arch Bridges: Arch Thickness
There is still a great urge to build stone arch bridges. Not, perhaps, on the massive scale of old, but as attractive, durable …
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The Choice of Stone for Stone Arch Bridges
Traditionally, the choice of the stone used in stone bridges was primarily a reflection on what was locally …
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Stone Arch Bridges: Methods of “Turning the Arch”
Arguably the most difficult part of building a stone arch bridge is “turning the arch.” This phrase simply refers to keeping the …
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