Brick Masonry Arch Design and Evaluation 2

[1437n6]

I am looking at an existing brick masonry arch that is cracking at the center of the arch. Can anyone provide some references or help with calculations on evaluating the existing arch? If so, I can provide some detail on the arch in question.

 

[JAE]

Try these:

http://www.gobrick.com/bia/technotes/t31.htm

http://www.gobrick.com/bia/technotes/t31a.htm

http://www.gobrick.com/bia/technotes/t31c.htm

 

[kslee1000]

JAE: Excellent links.

 

[1437n6]

Thank you JAE, those are very useful links.