This paper presents the structural health assessment of a railway ancient masonry arch bridge located in Bologna, Italy. A three-dimensional finite element model of the entire bridge, tuned on in situ experimental tests, has been used for the assessment. In particular, the finite element model has been employed to evaluate the structural health of the bridge both in its actual state and in the ...

Many single or multispan arch bridges are strengthened with the addition of some kind of structural support between adjacent arches of multispan or beside the arch barrel of a single span to increase the strength of the overall structure. It was traditionally formed by either placing loose rubble masonry blocks between the arches and beside the arches or using mortar or concrete to construct a ...

This study was carried out to determine the strength of long span stone bridges and stress areas a historical bridge by using finite element method during earthquakes, floods, vehicle traffic. The possible earthquake impact region behavior under effect 2011 Van were investigated. stresses that will be caused hydrostatic loading applied are dwelled on. aimed shed light on future restoration work...

Arch bridges play an important role in rural roads China. Due to insufficient funds and a lack of management techniques, many arch are state disrepair, unable meet the increasing transportation needs. Thus, it is great significance develop set rapid economic damage identification procedures for maintenance old bridges. Sanliushui Bridge, located Chenggu County, Hanzhong, selected as model case....