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Developments in masonry arch assessment

By: Language: English Series: Structural Survey ; 10(3) Winter 1992, 262-269(8)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Bridsges form a major component of all transport systems and is especially true of the UK railway network. Some 50 per cent of bridge spans are masonry arches. This paper describes current developments in arch assessment techniques for which there is now a nationwide research programme to refine methods and develop computer-aided assessment tools.

Bridsges form a major component of all transport systems and is especially true of the UK railway network. Some 50 per cent of bridge spans are masonry arches. This paper describes current developments in arch assessment techniques for which there is now a nationwide research programme to refine methods and develop computer-aided assessment tools.