The Shallow Arch: a Step towards Bridges Styling in the Early 19th Century
Several formulations for masonry arches were appearing since 18th century, mostly based on the acquired experience in bridge construction. That led to a generalized use of shallow arch. The innovations supposed an evolution in the shape of masonry arch bridges, at the expense of increasing the thickness of voussoirs and vault. The question is: were the mentioned changes related with a clear structural improvement? Or were they mainly aesthetic or fashion-driven changes? This paper tries to give deeper insight and response to this query by making a comparison among different formulations, and analyzing the rise to span ratio and backfill influences in both ultimate load capacity and maximum stress. Moreover, a multi-span arch bridge is analyzed, performing a comparison among different typological possibilities, and using examples of real structures in the Carrión river basin (Spain).
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- Abstract reprinted with permission of Elsevier.
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Authors:
- Serrano-López, R
- Urruchi-Rojo, J R
- Mart�nez-Mart�nez, J A
- Publication Date: 2018-7-15
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: pp 84-95
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Serial:
- Engineering Structures
- Volume: 167
- Issue Number: 0
- Publisher: Elsevier
- ISSN: 0141-0296
- Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01410296
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: 19th century; Arch bridges; Arches; Backfilling; Bridge design; Load limits; Masonry bridges
- Geographic Terms: Carrión River Basin (Palencia Province, Spain)
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; History;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01674061
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 28 2018 2:03PM