A historical description of the area and a structural analysis of a unique bridge
using finite elements, showing excellent British expertise in the construction of stone arch bridges in 1826. The bridge can be seen today as an excellent example of building such large structures, capable of withstanding earthquakes, using materials from nearby fields. A special feature of the bridge are the large cylindrical slots between the arches. Our analysis shows the importance of these ports. Not only in reducing the weight, but also the stiffness of the bridge, yielding a more durable structure.
Read the study by V.P. Leftheris, M.E. Stavroulakis, A.K. Sapounakis, E. A.A. Kaponakis, A.K. Saponakis, A.K. Kaponakis, E. Tsoforopoulou-Gini in English.
