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''This page is an overview of a typical masonry bridge in Venice.''
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[[File:Masonry bridge 2.jpg|right|thumb|350 px|an example of a masonry bridge]]
Masonry bridges are the most prevalent bridges and best suit the aged traditional appearance of Venice. These [[Bridges]] are generally made of three materials: [[Istria Stone]], brick, and [[Mortar]].
<ref>The Building Blocks of Venice: Preserving knowledge of a city's infrastructure and maintenance. Worcester Ma. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2011
[https://sites.google.com/site/venicemaintained/proposal]
</ref>. The most renown masonry bridge is the [[Rialto]].

== Structure ==
[[File:Bridge_diagram.png|right|thumb|Cross section of a masonry bridge]]
[[File:Bridge_3d.png|left|thumb|3d crossection of a masonry bridge]]
The structure of a masonry bridge is the most complicated of the three bridge types prevalent in Venice. The base of a masonry bridge is composed of brick. In the first layer the bricks run vertically and are then met by a layer of horizontal brick (''see diagram''). The foundation of brick layers is followed by a layer of [[Mortar]] upon which the [[Bridge Step|Bridge Steps]] and landings are built. Lastly the [[Bridge Wall|Bridge Walls]] are constructed in order to prevent pedestrians from falling into the [[Canals]].<ref>Ing. Michele Regini. Insula SpA, Dec 2011 </ref>
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== Archways ==
[[File:Bridge shapes.png|thumb|From left to right: ''arco ribassato'', ''tutto tondo'', ''schiena d'asino'', and ''arco policentrico''.]]
The main structure of a masonry bridge, consists of the arch. Depending on the size and history of the arch, it can be made in 4 different styles.<ref> Ing. Michele Regini. Insula SpA, Dec 2011 </ref>

*[[Volta a schiena d'asino]]
*[[Volta ad arco ribassato]]
*[[Volta a tutto tondo]]
*[[Volta ad arco policentrico]]

== See Also ==
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== References ==
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==External Links==
*Wikipedia article about masonry as a structural material: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry

Masonry Bridge - Revision history

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