Ancient structures have been designed according to semi-empirical rules based on few principles; nevertheless, their structural performance is usually rather good. In this paper, the ancient rules for masonry bridges and arches, derived from historical manuals, are analyzed on the bases of modern mechanics. Some issues on the material mechanical characteristics and on the structural response of masonry arches allow a better understanding of the response of old arch structures.
Masonry arches: historical rules and modern mechanics
BRENCICH, ANTONIO;MORBIDUCCI, RENATA
2007-01-01
Abstract
Ancient structures have been designed according to semi-empirical rules based on few principles; nevertheless, their structural performance is usually rather good. In this paper, the ancient rules for masonry bridges and arches, derived from historical manuals, are analyzed on the bases of modern mechanics. Some issues on the material mechanical characteristics and on the structural response of masonry arches allow a better understanding of the response of old arch structures.
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