The arch faces are the most vulnerable point of a stone arch bridge. The upstream faces in particular are more easily damaged, as …
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Pudden Bridge (Esch’s Spur Bridge): History and Heritage
After extensive research, we are now releasing for the public a downloadable and detailed history of the large triple-arch stone …
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On the Stone Arch Bridges of Cowley County, Kansas
Cowley County, Kansas, boasts of being the stone arch bridge capital of the state. With 18 stone arch bridges listed on the …
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On Spandrel Walls
One of the important parts of a stone arch bridge is the spandrel walls. The spandrel is the part of the bridge that is built up …