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Arch Method of Bridge Construction

Arch bridges are one of the oldest types of bridges, originally constructed of stone but now built using reinforced concrete or steel. Arch bridges transfer loads outward along their curved shape to abutments at each end, making them an economical choice for crossing inaccessible landscapes. Modern construction techniques like cast-in-situ cantilevering and slipforming of precast sections have made arches more affordable by reducing formwork costs, though foundations must still be robust. Common arch bridge types include corbel, aqueduct, deck, through, and tied arches.

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Arch Method of Bridge Construction

Arch bridges are one of the oldest types of bridges, originally constructed of stone but now built using reinforced concrete or steel. Arch bridges transfer loads outward along their curved shape to abutments at each end, making them an economical choice for crossing inaccessible landscapes. Modern construction techniques like cast-in-situ cantilevering and slipforming of precast sections have made arches more affordable by reducing formwork costs, though foundations must still be robust. Common arch bridge types include corbel, aqueduct, deck, through, and tied arches.

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Arch Method of Bridge Construction:

The arch is the most natural bridge shape in nature. Originally constructed of
stone, today such bridges are built of reinforced or precast concrete. They are often
the most economical choice where a bridge is required to cross over inaccessible
landscapes.

The development of modern arch construction methods has made the use of arch
construction more economical by removing the need of expensive centring
formwork. Though abutments still must be well founded on rock or soild ground.

Two construction techniques are most commonly used today.


(i) Cast-in-situ free cantilever method

This method involves the partially built arch tied back to rock anchors in the
valley side slopes.

(ii) Slip formed sections

This method involves half arch sections being held vertically over each abutment
and then rotating each arch section into position.

Tee-beams are generally used for arch bridge decks for their functionality and self
weight.
Arch bridges

Arch bridges are one of the oldest types of bridges and have been aroundd for
thousands of years. Arch bridges have great natural strength.

They were originally built of stone or brick but these days are built of
reinforced concrete or steel. The introduction of these new materials allow arch
bridges to be longer with lower spans.

Instead of pushing straight down, the load of an arch bridge is carried outward
along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. The weight is
transferred to the supports at either end.

These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and keep the ends of the
bridge from spreading out.

The load at the top of the key stone makes each


stone on the arch of the bridge press on the one
next to it. This happens until the push is applied to
the end supports or abutments, which are
enbedded in the ground.

The ground around the abutments is squeezed and


pushes back on the abutments.

For every action there is an equal and opposite


reaction. The ground which pushes back on
the abutments creates a resistance which is passed
from stone to stone, until it is eventually pushing
on the key stone which is supporting the load.
Example of an arch bridge spanning a large gap.

3Types of arch bridge

 3.1Corbel arch bridge


 3.2Aqueducts and canal viaducts
 3.3Deck arch bridge
 3.4Through arch bridge
 3.5Tied-arch bridge

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