Category: Construction
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Arch Building 101
Arch building need not be a complicated process; rubble arches can be laid that are both easy to build and impressively durable. Many old medieval bridges in Europe testify to this.
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The Secret of the Arch: Practical Designs
As seen in this post, the theory of the arch can be used to advantage to build stronger bridges. In keeping with the practical side of things, also included in this post is an empirical formula for arch thickness.
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The Secret of the Arch: The Principles
The arch relies on compression to create a line of thrust that holds the arch stones in place. In this post, we investigate some of the theory of the arch and its line of thrust.
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The Importance of Compression: Part 6
In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch. In this post we conclude with why an arch is a durable form of span.
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The Importance of Compression: Part 5
In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch. In this post we quote bridge builder Walter Sharp.
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The Importance of Compression: Part 4
In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch. In this post we introduce an old-time builder named Walter Sharp.
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The Importance of Compression Part 3
In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch. In this post we discuss the wear that occurs to slabs and trusses.
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The Importance of Compression: Part 2
In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch. In this post we discuss slab bridges and reinforced concrete.
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The Importance of Compression Part 1
In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch and how the arch operating in compression makes it durable.
Stone Arch Bridges 