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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

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

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

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

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

Monitoring Stone Bridges

Waterline Deterioration

Regular checking on the progress of any and all deterioration of a stone bridge can allow serious problems to be corrected early, saving future expense and trouble.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:cracks, Stones

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

Different Classes of Masonry Part 1: Ashlar

Stone Bridge of Granite

Ashlar is the highest grade of stone work, and features extensive stone cutting and tight fitting joints. Ashlar work is difficult, but very durable due to the precision required.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJanuary 7, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Stone Arch Bridge Rehabilitation

Wilson Bridge

Here are several methods that have been developed to repair stone bridges that consistently extend the life and usefulness of the structure.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesOctober 22, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inUncategorizedTags:Design, Stones

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