The importance of masonry arch bridges as a traffic network element calls for thorough analysis focused on both structural stability and loading capacity these historical structures, considering the usage in contemporary conditions. This paper focuses longitudinal cracks single span bridge to evaluate its influence behaviour system. As do not necessarily present an inevitable collapse mechanism...

Historical structures, which constitute an important part of our cultural heritage, should be well protected and carried into the future. Masonry arch bridges are significant these structures. In this study, single-span Murat Bey Bridge in province Kütahya, built 1460, was studied as a numerical application. Firstly, three dimensional finite element model bridge constituted with SAP2000 program...

bridges are planned for construction on the U.S. 59 in Houston, Texas. Each bridge will be of the tied-arch type and will be constructed on-grade over cut areas with clear spans of 228 f t (69.5m). To expedite construction, unique procedures are planned which use existing bridges as platforms for final fabrication of the tied arches. This procedure requires consideration of wind loadings on the...

The Olla bridge, built in the second half of nineteenth century, is an arch bridge consisting five brick masonry arches with stone piers. crosses Stura river along State Route SS 21, connecting French border South-West part Piedmont region, and still represents a crucial node for local commercial traffic. paper summarises selected results extensive research programme carried out to assess struc...