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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"masonry arch bridge"”.
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Feasibility study of Leonardo da Vinci's bridge proposal over the Golden Horn in Istanbul
This thesis investigates the feasibility of a masonry arch bridge proposed by Leonardo da Vinci (1452 -1519). Leonardo wrote a proposal in 1502-1503 for a masonry bridge spanning over the Golden Horn in present-day Istanbul, Turkey. The design was a response to an invitation by the Sultan Bayezid …
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Semplified seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Masonry Arch Bridges
… concerns seismic vulnerability assessment of masonry arch bridges with common typologies in Europe. Bridges are, in most cases, the most vulnerable elements in the transportation network during an earthquake; therefore, their seismic vulnerability assessment is necessary for a proper planning …
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Behaviour and analysis of a flexible concrete arch
… in the early 20,h century led to a decline in masonry arch bridge building. Traditional masonry arch construction is time consuming and involves considerable formwork usually in the form of timber centring, as well as traditional skills. It is also limited by the spans at which the design is …
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Automated Image-Based Inspection of Masonry Arch Bridges
Masonry arch bridges have proven to be durable and underpin much of the world’s transport infrastructure. However, they are an aging asset, and their effective management is challenging. Existing management focuses heavily on manual inspection, which has been shown as subjective and often leads to …
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Dynamic distributed monitoring of masonry railway bridges
… behaviour of complex structures, such as masonry arch bridges. These bridges, which are common features of many European transport networks, are often ageing structures, with complex histories of damage and repair work. Furthermore, their material properties and non-visible geometry may be …