Stone Arch Bridges

Tag: Design

  • Mortarless Stone Arch

    Building With Stone: The Intermediate Stage

    Often at some point a masonry project will start looking wrong in the middle of construction. However, it is important to keep building with the final goal in mind.

  • Wilson Bridge

    Mortared Vs. Mortarless Masonry

    In this post we contrast the pros and cons of mortared and mortarless stone arch bridge construction, mentioning potential pitfalls with each.

  • Stewart Bridge

    On Mortar

    In this post, we investigate the advantages of using mortar in stonework, looking into what purpose the mortar serves and its limitations.

  • Thompson Bridge

    The Different Kinds of Mortar

    In this post we will briefly examine what makes the various types of commercially available mortar mixes different, and how this relates to repairing historic structures.

  • Stone Arch Bridge

    The Importance of Friction

    Friction is a crucial factor in stone arch bridge stability, and, when the line of thrust is solidly within the arch, holds the arch stones firmly in place.

  • SE Price Road Culvert

    Investigating the Glencoe Township Culverts Part 3

    In this post we finish our investigation of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, making educated guesses about the builders of two of them.

  • SW 90th Culvert

    Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 2

    An in-depth investigation of two of the Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas stone culverts, showing who likely built these small stone arch bridges.

  • DIY Stone Arch Bridge

    DIY Stone Arch Bridge Ideas

    Here are some tips and ideas for new DIY stone arch bridge designs, ranging from fill and backing choices to arch construction tips to a wingwall design idea.

  • Double Arch Bridge

    When Walls Bulge

    Bulging walls in the approaches and spandrel walls of a stone arch bridge indicate excessive force against them. This type of problem is fairly simply addressed.