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Ancient structures have been designed according to semi-empirical rules based on few simplified mechanical principles; nevertheless, their structural performance is rather good in the vast majority of the cases. In this paper, the ancient rules for masonry bridges and arches, derived from some historical manuals, are analyzed on the bases of modern mechanics. Some issues on the material mechanical characteristics and on the structural response of masonry arches allow a better understanding of the structural performance and response of old arch structures
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