Open AccessLITHELY ARCH BRIDGE: A REVIEW
Author(s) -
R.V. Popate,
Sheikh Md. Sabir,
R. H. Mohankar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of engineering applied science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-2143
DOI - 10.33564/ijeast.2020.v05i04.098
Subject(s) - arch , bridge (graph theory) , structural engineering , arch bridge , forensic engineering , engineering , geology , medicine , anatomy
The masonry arch is one of the oldest structural elements. Brick masonry arches have been used for hundreds of years. This technical note is an introduction to brick masonry arches. Many of the different types of brick masonry arches are discussed and a glossary of arch terms is provided. Material selection, proper construction methods, detailing and arch construction recommendations are discussed to ensure proper structural support, durability and weather resistance of the brick masonry arch. Lithely arch method is innovative, modern, economic and fastest method of construction of arch bridges. This method is invented in Maharashtra, India. Bridges constructed using this method are purely compressive in nature. This method utilizes precast units for construction of arch bridges. This method can be utilized for rehabilitation of old arch bridges in India very economically and with less time. Keywords— Lithely Arch, Wire Rope, Sockets, Screed Concrete, Spandrel Wall, Plum Concrete