Unlike other aqueduct bridges, plundered for their stone, the Segovia structure has been in almost constant use since its construction, ensuring it has survived intact for nearly 2,000 years.
What would Rome and the Roman Empire have been like without their aqueducts? What did these water bridges mean to their civilization? AICHER: The Romans could not have built cities as big as they ...
For this reason, arch bridges must be made of materials that are strong under compression. The Romans used stones. One of the most famous examples of their handiwork is the Pont du Gard aqueduct ...
This heritage canal system encompasses a water catchment area, springs, canals, distribution tanks and arcaded aqueduct bridges. The site incorporates the highest single-level arcade ever built in an ...
The bridge spans the aqueduct on Ranchero Road between Cottonwood and Seventh avenues, which will be shuttered for the 10-month demolition and construction project. Beginning Oct. 14, Ranchero ...
The first aqueduct includes tunnels through mountainous terrain in the shadow of Ben Lomond and bridges over the valleys. This photo shows a pulley system used by workers to take materials from ...
IARA has revitalised and redesigned the FW JI·Covered Bridge on Aqueduct in Huangshan, China. Preserving the original structure, IARA added a lightweight covered wooden bridge using CLT and local ...