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Tag Archives: Quality of Construction

The Importance of Compression: Part 2

1909 Walter Sharp Slab Bridge

In this series of posts we compare slab, truss, and arch bridges, and explain why compression is crucial to an arch and how the arch operating in compression makes it durable.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 12, 2023May 14, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction

When to Use Mortar?

Mortarless Stone Bridge

In this post we discuss the practical and economical advantages and disadvantages of mortared and mortarless masonry in relation to DIY stone arch bridge building.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 31, 2023April 22, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction

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

Working With Stone Part 1: Some Basics

Here are some basic pointers on selection and placement of the stones used in a stone bridge. This is part of a series on stonework, ranging from basic selection to cutting wedges.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 17, 2023February 21, 2023Posted inUncategorizedTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

The Masonry Joints

Drystack Wall

Making tight masonry joints is probably the trickiest part of building stone masonry. Fortunately, there are several ways to tighten the joints easily. Then too, masonry can be forgiving.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 10, 2023February 10, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction, Stones

The Structural Significance of Solid Backing: Part 2

Solid backing provides some major structural support to stone arch bridges which use it. In fact, the backing can, to a degree, act as a load-carrying span in its own right.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction

The Structural Significance of Solid Backing: Part 1

Solid backing is actually a major structural component of a stone arch bridge which uses it. One of its advantages is that it provides a more consistent stiffness behind the arch.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 27, 2023February 3, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction

Butler County’s Gothic Stone Culvert

Augusta/Towanda Township Line Culvert

We recently found another little-known stone arch bridge in Butler County, Kansas, north of Augusta. This culvert is unique as it features a pointed, Gothic-style arch.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, Design, Quality of Construction

Different Methods of Laying Arches

Arch Construction

There are several ways to build a stone arch. Each method has advantages and potential pitfalls, but choosing the right one for you can make stone bridge building easier.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction

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

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