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Tag Archives: Quality of Construction

Investigating the Glencoe Township Stone Culverts Part 1

SE 90th Street Glencoe Township Culvert

In this post we look into the four stone culverts of Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas, showing some relevant newspaper references.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 6, 2022May 15, 2022Posted inHistoryTags:Butler, Quality of Construction

DIY Stone Arch Bridge Ideas

DIY Stone Arch Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 29, 2022April 30, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

When Walls Bulge

Double Arch Bridge

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.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 22, 2022April 23, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction

More Butler County, Kansas, Stone Culverts

SE Price Road Culvert

In this post we announce our discovery of three stone culverts in Glencoe Township, Butler County, Kansas and summarize their characteristics.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 1, 2022April 2, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, Quality of Construction, Stones

Ribbed Arches

Ribbed Concrete Arch Bridge

Though ribbed arches are usually associated with concrete, it is possible to build a stone arch bridge out of separate parallel arch ribs, thereby saving centering.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 25, 2022March 27, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction

Why Stone Arch Bridges?

Silliman Bridge

There are several advantages inherent to the stone arch bridge. Aesthetics, a valuable use of local resources and longevity all are factors in favor of stone arch bridges.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 18, 2022March 17, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:#WordPrompt, Aesthetics, Quality of Construction, Stones

Choosing Quality Rock

Seam in a stone

Even with a given type of stone, there can be considerable variation. It helps to recognize some basic signs of poor stone to ensure long-term durability.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 18, 2022March 7, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

Two New Additions to Our List of Stone Bridges of Butler County, Kansas

Glencoe Township Culvert

We have added two little-known stone culverts to our list of the stone arch bridges of Butler County which we first learned about through newspaper research.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 28, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, C. C. Jamison, Quality of Construction

Different Classes of Masonry Part 3: Rubble Masonry

DIY Mortarless Rubble Bridge

While rubble masonry is considered the lowest class of stone work, it still can be used to make enduring structures and is peculiarly suited to DIY projects.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 21, 2022January 21, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Different Classes of Masonry Part 2: Squared-stone

Ligget Ford Bridge (Harrison Creek Bridge)

Squared-stone masonry is a method of building masonry to achieve a highly durable structure without resorting to the difficulty and labor required for ashlar.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 14, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

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