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Tag Archives: Fill

Repairing Fill-Related Problems

Front Circle Crack

Fill-related problems in a stone arch bridge take on several forms, but often result in bulging, sliding, and failure of bridge components. These problems can be addressed.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 2, 2022December 10, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Fill, Forces, Quality of Construction

Widening a Stone Arch Bridge

Stone Bridge North of Dexter

While many historic stone arch bridges are too narrow by modern traffic standards, there are several viable ways to non-destructively widen them.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 8, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Fill

Advantages of Solid Backing for Arches

Collapsed Fox Bridge

Using solid backing material behind the arch of a stone arch bridge is a sure way to increase the structure’s durability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesOctober 27, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Fill, Forces

A Cowley County Stone Arch Bridge Before Its Time: The Island Park Bridge

Old Island Park Bridge

Before Cowley County, Kansas began building its famous stone arch bridges in earnest, the city of Winfield built one at the entrance of Island Park.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 16, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inHistoryTags:Cowley, Design, Fill, Quality of Construction, Spandrel Walls, Walter Sharp

Building Mortarless Bridges

DIY Mortarless Rubble Bridge

Building mortarless stonework can be a challenge, but a simple look at how things move and what keeps them in place can bring rewarding results.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 28, 2020March 21, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Fill, Forces, Masonry, Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones

A Stone Arch Bridge’s Weight-Handling Abilities

NE 110th Street Double Arch Walnut River bridge

The amount of weight a stone arch bridge can handle is related to a variety of factors including span, arch thickness, condition and more.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 24, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:C. C. Jamison, Design, Fill, Forces, Quality of Construction, Segmental arch

The Significance of the Fill Material in Stone Arch Bridges

Washed Out Roadbed

The fill material within a stone arch bridge not only provides a roadway for vehicles, but also can strengthen the bridge… or cause trouble.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 6, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Fill, Forces, Quality of Construction, Repair, Roman arch

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