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Tag Archives: Stones

Waterline Deterioration: The Achilles Heel of Limestone Bridges

Waterline Deterioration

The weakest point of a stone arch bridge of limestone is the waterline masonry, for it is prone to disintegrating in water.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesOctober 20, 2020February 3, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Repair, Stones

Drystack (Mortarless) Arch Tips

"Modified Sharp Arch" Stone Arch Bridge

While drystack arches are more challenging to build than their mortared counterparts, following some simple rules can ensure rewarding success.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 1, 2020February 3, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Quality of Construction, Stones

Deteriorated Stones in a Bridge

Deteriorated Stonework

Deteriorated stones in a stone arch bridge are almost inevitably a sign of water infiltrating into the structure and needs to be taken seriously.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 7, 2020February 4, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Mortar, Stones

The Challenge of Long-Span Arch Bridges

Pontypridd Bridge

Do to how weight is loaded onto the arch of a stone arch bridge, long individual spans present an intriguing and difficult challenge.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 23, 2020February 4, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Forces, Longest Spans, Masonry, Segmental arch, Stones

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, 2020February 4, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Mortar, Spandrel Walls, Stones, Walter Sharp

Building Mortarless Bridges

"Modified Sharp Arch" Stone Arch Bridge

Building mortarless stonework can be a challenge, but a simple look at how things move and what keeps them in place can bring rewarding results.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 28, 2020February 5, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Fill, Forces, Masonry, Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones

DIY Arch Building

DIY Arch

Arches are among the most challenging pieces of stonework to build. Fortunately, there are some simple design tricks can simplify their construction.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesApril 21, 2020February 5, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Masonry, Mortar, Quality of Construction, Stones, Walter Sharp

The Choice of Stone for Stone Arch Bridges

Rock Creek Bridge

While the stone for an arch bridge is generally reflective of local geology, different types of stone perform better in different parts of the bridge.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesMay 17, 2019February 19, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Stones

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