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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

Capping Stone Walls

Stone Arch Bridge

The stones atop of a stone wall are fairly easily dislodged, especially for mortarless builds. Here are some ideas to help keep everything in place.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesSeptember 10, 2021June 29, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Stones

A Classic Butler County Stone Arch Bridge: The Rock Creek Bridge

SE Satchell Creek Road Rock Creek Bridge

Though it has seen some damage, the stone Rock Creek Bridge near Latham in Butler County, Kansas by C. C. Jamison remains a favorite, scenic bridge.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesAugust 27, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inLocationsTags:Butler, C. C. Jamison, Stones

Mortarless (Drystack) Retaining Walls

Drystack retaining wall

Mortarless stone retaining walls have to resist the perpetual thrust of the soil they are withholding. Here are several ways this can be done.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 23, 2021October 28, 2021Posted inConstructionTags:Design, Forces, Stones

Mortarless Bridge Maintenance: Part 2

Mortarless Stone Bridge

Mortarless stone arch bridges need extra care to ensure they are not overwhelmed by foliage and that friction between stones remains high.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 16, 2021July 16, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Forces, Stones

Mortarless Bridge Maintenance: Part 1

Drystack Arch

A key concern when maintaining a mortarless stone arch bridges is how stones can be worked loose by vibration. There are ways to prevent this.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021Posted inMaintenanceTags:Design, Forces, Quality of Construction, Stones

The Keystone

1905 Rock Creek Bridge

The keystone, while generally no more important than any other arch stone, does require some special attention to fit properly.

Posted byStoneArchBridgesJune 11, 2021February 10, 2022Posted inConstructionTags:C. C. Jamison, Design, Stones

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