Stone Arch Bridges
Architecture standing the test of time
In our last post, we described the class of so-called "basket-handle" arches: The basket-handle arch basically forms a compromise between a Roman arch and a segmental arch. The basic form is an …
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Roman arches and segmental arches are the standard arch forms we often see. The Roman arch is simply half a circle, while the segmental arch is a smaller arc of a circle. Though the Roman arch has its …
Continue Reading about “Basket-handle Arches”: The Elliptical and the Pseudo-elliptical Arches
Cowley County, Kansas, is well known for its large stone arch bridges. The county began building stone arch bridges in 1901, after Walter Sharp made clear to the county board that quality stone arch …
Continue Reading about A Cowley County Stone Arch Bridge Before Its Time: The Island Park Bridge
Mortarless bridges are more challenging to build than standard, mortared bridges. The Advantages of Mortared Masonry Mortared masonry is more forgiving then mortarless stonework — the mortar fills …
