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William G. Godden Collection: GoddenB17

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  • Title: Multi-span masonry railway viaduct, Switzerland
  • Creator(s): Godden, William G.
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  • Location: Western Europe/Switzerland/EUROPE

Description: Multi-span masonry railway viaduct over the River Sitter. Comparison to Pont-du-Gard (GoddenB4) shows the comparatively small advance possible in the design of such structures in 1900 years. Compared with GoddenB67, taken from the same point in the other direction, it shows the influence of reinforced concrete on possible arch spans. (Near St. Gallen, Switzerland)

See also:
Masonry arches: 18th and 19th century

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