The Mycenaean bridges - technical evaluation trial

Journal Title: Roads and Bridges - Drogi i Mosty - Year 2015, Vol 14, Issue 4

Abstract

Under this project two Mycenaean bridges, both located near the village of Arkadiko in Peloponnese (Greece), were examined through a field survey. These bridges, believed to be one of the oldest preserved bridges in the world, are part of the cultural heritage of humanity. This paper presents the results of a basic static analysis with identification of the weak points of the structure, which are the consequence of its transformation from the original corbelling system to a mixed corbelling and arch system. It seems to be accidental but indispensable according to principles of engineering mechanics.

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Sławomir Karaś, Maciej Kowal

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  • EP ID EP76653
  • DOI 10.7409/rabdim.015.019
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Sławomir Karaś, Maciej Kowal (2015). The Mycenaean bridges - technical evaluation trial. Roads and Bridges - Drogi i Mosty, 14(4), 285-302. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-76653