Roman arches and segmental arches are the standard arch forms we often see. The Roman arch is simply half a circle, while the …
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Multi-Span Arch Bridges
Multiple-span arch bridges are not necessarily several arch bridges back to back. The cause is quite simple; flatter arches need …
The Significance of the Fill Material in Stone Arch Bridges
Curiously enough, the fill material used to create a level surface for the roadbed of a stone arch bridge is a surprisingly …
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Segmental Arches
Segmental arches are arches with an arc less than a 180-degree Roman arch. They seem to have been popular primarily in the 1700s …