Oldest concrete vaulted and arch bridges in the Czech Republic – evaluation and preservation of their historical value

Authors

  • Roman Šafář Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Praha 6, Czech Republic
  • Vladislav Hrdoušek Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Praha 6, Czech Republic
  • Helena Včelová Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Praha 6, Czech Republic
  • Vendula Hlavničková Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Praha 6, Czech Republic

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/APP.2022.38.0606

Keywords:

concrete bridge, reinforced concrete arch bridges, vaulted bridge, existing structures, repair of bridges, strengthening of bridges, historical value of bridges, structural value of bridges

Abstract

The paper is related to a research project focused on tools for an evaluation and preservation of the historical value and function of arch and vaulted road bridges. It deals with the beginning of use of concrete vaulted and arch bridges in the area of the Czech Republic from the first structures built at the end of the 19th century up to the time just before the WWII. The paper includes examples of built structures as well as a general summary and development of the used technical solutions. Important part of the paper is a proposal of criterions for evaluation of their structural and historical value.

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Published

2022-12-21

How to Cite

Šafář, R., Hrdoušek, V., Včelová, H., & Hlavničková, V. (2022). Oldest concrete vaulted and arch bridges in the Czech Republic – evaluation and preservation of their historical value. Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings, 38, 606–612. https://doi.org/10.14311/APP.2022.38.0606

Issue

Vol. 38 (2022): Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2022 (CESB22)

Section

Urban Development and Retrofitting