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Tag Archives: Spandrel Walls

Understanding Longitudinal Cracks in Arches

Deteriorated Stonework

Longitudinal cracking is a common defect on stone arch bridges. While often not overly serious, under the right conditions this cracking can indicate a major problem.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMarch 11, 2022March 14, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Forces, Spandrel Walls, Stones

A Cowley County Stone Arch Bridge Before Its Time: The Island Park Bridge

Old Island Park Bridge

Before Cowley County, Kansas began building its famous stone arch bridges in earnest, the city of Winfield built one at the entrance of Island Park.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 16, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inHistoryTags:Cowley, Design, Fill, Quality of Construction, Spandrel Walls, Walter Sharp

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 secret to building stone arches quickly and inexpensively.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 9, 2020July 29, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Mortar, Spandrel Walls, Stones, Walter Sharp

On Spandrel Walls

NE160th Street May Branch Whitewater River Bridge

The spandrel walls hold the fill of a stone arch bridge, and need to be correctly engineered to do so without gradually bulging and failing.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 15, 2019July 29, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Butler, Cowley, Spandrel Walls, Walter Sharp

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