Architecture Standing the Test of Time
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Stone arch bridges have been built for hundreds upon hundreds of years, and are still being built in some parts of the world. The beautiful and intriguing architecture of these bridges is well known and is still viewed with awe today. There are many stone arch bridges in the world, most of which still faithfully carry the road — just as they have done for centuries.
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Deteriorated Stones in a Bridge
Sometimes, a stone arch bridge will show significantly deteriorated stones. If the…
The Challenge of Long-Span Arch Bridges
Building long-span arch bridges has always been a challenge with which many…
While the various counties in Kansas are considering the bridge problem, I wish to present a few facts about a bridge that is older than any of the colonial furniture now so popular. The arch bridge for beauty has never been equaled. An arch bridge adds beauty to any landscape. The durability and strength of the arch bridge is never questioned. Many such bridges in Europe built a thousand years ago are still as good as when built and never need repairs. — Walter Sharp, Bridge Builder
Record Bridges of Cowley Kansas
Cowley County is known as the stone arch bridge capital of Kansas. While something of a…
Otter Creek Bridge
The North Branch Otter Creek Bridge in Greenwood County, Kansas, is a well-known, triple-arch stone bridge…
… a unique blend of history, physics, how-to, and photography. It offers well-researched information about bridges in Kansas (and other places, as well!) that can be extremely difficult to find anywhere else.
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Arch Building Simplified: Walter Sharp’s Secret to Building Stone Arch Bridges
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Building Mortarless Bridges
Mortarless bridges are more challenging to build than standard, mortared bridges. The…
DIY Arch Building
While building the arch of a stone arch bridge is the most…