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Tag Archives: Roman arch

Bridge Abutments

Floral Bridge

Stone arch bridges must have substantial and properly designed abutments in order to resist the enormous thrust of the arch without yielding.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 12, 2021July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Masonry, Roman arch, Segmental arch

Basket-handle Arches: The Elliptical and the Pseudo-elliptical Arches

Stone Bridge of Granite

Essentially a cross between Roman and segmental arches, the basket-handle arches form a unique group of intriguing arch designs.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 21, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Roman arch, Segmental arch

Multi-Span Arch Bridges

Pudden Bridge

Mutli-span stone arch bridges can be modestly challenging to build, but open up several possibilities for increasing waterway, if planned correctly.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 29, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Cowley, Design, Esch's Spur Bridge, Roman arch, 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

Segmental Arches

"Modified Sharp Arch" Stone Arch Bridge

Segmental arches allow an arch bridge to achieve long spans without excessive rises, but require the ends of the arch to be firmly secured.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 27, 2019February 1, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Roman arch, Segmental arch

On Roman Arches

Stalter Bridge

The Roman arch is a half-round arch shape and is a sturdy choice for small spans. Due to its rise and thrust lines a Roman arch has its limitations.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 20, 2019July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Roman arch

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