Masonry arch bridges - Stability of spandrel walls - Bridge No. 36 Beeston Castle, Crewe to Chester line (TM-CES-5)

The R & DD at the request of the CCE, BRB has been investigating the stability of spandrel walls on brick and masonry arch under bridges. A theoretical investigation using finite element techniques and a parallel series of tests on actual bridges have resulted in the production of a number...