Stone Arch Bridges

Category: Construction

  • Bridge 99, Cowley County, K.S.

    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.

  • 1909 Walter Sharp Slab Bridge

    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.

  • Wolf Creek Bridge

    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.

  • DIY stone arch culvert

    When to Use Mortar?

    In this post we discuss the practical and economical advantages and disadvantages of mortared and mortarless masonry in relation to DIY stone arch bridge building.

  • Working With Stone Part 4: Cutting Wedges

    Here is a guide to cutting wedge-shaped stones using a bricklayer’s hammer. This is part of a series on stonework, ranging from basic stone selection to cutting wedges.

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    Working With Stone Part 3: Hammer Cutting

    Here are some basic pointers on hammer cutting stone. This is part of a series on stonework, ranging from basic stone selection to cutting wedges.

  • SW 90th Culvert

    Working With Stone Part 2: Tools and Basic Chisel Trimming

    Here are some basic pointers on tool selection and basic chisel cutting. This is part of a series on stonework, ranging from basic stone selection to cutting wedges.

  • Working With Stone Part 1: Some Basics

    Here are some basic pointers on selection and placement of the stones used in a stone bridge. This is part of a series on stonework, ranging from basic selection to cutting wedges.

  • Drystack Wall

    The Masonry Joints

    Making tight masonry joints is probably the trickiest part of building stone masonry. Fortunately, there are several ways to tighten the joints easily. Then too, masonry can be forgiving.