Corbel arch bridge Arch bridge





























the corbel arch bridge masonry, or stone, bridge each successively higher course (layer) cantilevers more previous course. steps of masonry may trimmed make arch have rounded shape. corbel arch not produce thrust, or outward pressure @ bottom of arch, , not considered true arch. more stable true arch because not have thrust. disadvantage type of arch not suitable large spans.








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