What factors determine the weight limit of a stone arch bridge? Arch Ring Thickness The primary factor in the weight limit of a …
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Pudden Bridge (Esch’s Spur Bridge): History and Heritage
After extensive research, we are now releasing for the public a downloadable and detailed history of the large triple-arch stone …
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Multi-Span Arch Bridges
Multiple-span arch bridges are not necessarily several arch bridges back to back. The cause is quite simple; flatter arches need …
Stone Arch Bridges: Who Built It?
One characteristic of masonry structures in general, and stone arch bridges specifically, is the fact that the person(s) who built …