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Tag Archives: Mortar

Mortar Maintenance Part 2: In Practice

The Plaque of the Wilson Bridge

Repointing mortar is a regular maintenance item in mortared structures such as stone arch bridges. In this post, we investigate the procedures for successfully repointing.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 24, 2023April 22, 2023Posted inMaintenanceTags:Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones

Mortar Maintenance Part 1: Some Basics

Wilson Bridge

Repointing mortar is a regular maintenance item in mortared structures such as stone arch bridges. In this post we examine the value and limitations of repointing.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 17, 2023April 22, 2023Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Mortar

Mortared Vs. Mortarless Masonry

Wilson Bridge

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

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 1, 2022July 2, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones

On Mortar

Stewart Bridge

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

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 24, 2022June 26, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Mortar, Quality of Construction

The Different Kinds of Mortar

Thompson Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 17, 2022June 20, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Mortar

Understanding Mortar in Old Bridges

Buried Arch

The design of a stone bridge, which often reflects the era of its construction, determines how critical mortar condition is for long-term stability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesDecember 17, 2021February 4, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Mortar, Quality of Construction

Deteriorated Stones in a Bridge

Deteriorated Stonework

Deteriorated stones in a stone arch bridge are almost inevitably a sign of water infiltrating into the structure and needs to be taken seriously.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 7, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Mortar, Stones

Arch Building Simplified: Walter Sharp’s Secret to Building Stone Arch Bridges

Detail of Walz Ford Bridge Arch

Walter Sharp, the famous stone arch bridge builder of Cowley County, Kansas, had a simple secret he used to build stone arches quickly and inexpensively.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 9, 2020March 26, 2023Posted inHistoryTags:Mortar, Spandrel Walls, Stones, 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

DIY Arch Building

DIY Arch

Arches are among the most challenging pieces of stonework to build. Fortunately, there are some simple design tricks can simplify their construction.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 21, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Masonry, Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones, Walter Sharp

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