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Building Rubble Arches

Rubble Arch Detail

Stone arches made with rubble masonry are easy to construct, and can be quite strong. The key to successfully building a rubble arch is in the laying and shimming of the stones.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesNovember 18, 2022November 18, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Quality of Construction, Stones

Using Feathers and Wedges to Split Stone

Splitting Stone(3)

Feathers and wedges are simple-to-use and reliable tools that provide an easy means for obtaining reasonable slabs out of massive, irregularly shaped stones.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 16, 2022September 17, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Forces, Stones

Four More Additions to the Cowley County Stone Bridge List

271st Road Culvert

As a result of some searching, we found four small stone arch bridges near Dexter, Cowley County, Kansas, which do not appear on the county’s stone bridge brochure.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesAugust 26, 2022August 26, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Cowley, Quality of Construction, Stones

Pawhuska’s Big Stone Bridge: Part 1

Lynne Avanue Bridge, Pawhuska OK

In Pawhuska, Oklahoma is an imposing, triple arch stone bridge with an interesting history. In this series of posts, we investigate the story behind the magnificent structure.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 29, 2022August 12, 2022Posted inLocationsTags:Oklahoma, Stones, Walter Sharp

Hidden Structural Features

Detail of Walz Ford Bridge Arch

Many stone arch bridge feature subtle design features that are tucked away out of sight within the structure, which can greatly complicate rehab and load handling calculations.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 22, 2022July 23, 2022Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction, Stones

Mortared Vs. Mortarless Masonry

Wilson Bridge

In this post we contrast the pros and cons of mortared and mortarless stone arch bridge construction, mentioning potential pitfalls with each.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 1, 2022July 2, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones

The Importance of Friction

Stone Arch Bridge

Friction is a crucial factor in stone arch bridge stability, and, when the line of thrust is solidly within the arch, holds the arch stones firmly in place.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 10, 2022June 11, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Stones

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, 2022January 10, 2023Posted inConstructionTags:Aesthetics, Quality of Construction, Stones

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