Section Of Aqueduct

 

This drawing shows: Arch, Pier, Support Bridge, Waterproofing, Water Tubes, and Removable Blocks For Cleaning.

Merida Bridge (Portugal)

 

The Romans were some of the earliest builders to excel in bridge construction often using the circular arch to make their bridges strong

Aqueduct Design #2

 

In this completed drawing the water pipe is in place, supported by the set of arches. The arches are also tying the Piers together. The pier foundations are formed to provide a secure base, and the ground line is marked in dark brown.

Aqueduct Design

 

In the top block the ground line is established, and the imaginary line (dotted) is laid out by a sight line. this is the basic Profile Map.

In the bottom block the measuring sticks are in use measuring from the ground line to the imaginary line, and the water leveling table (chorobate) is in use as a leveling medium for the imaginary line.

Letter Key to Caesar's Bridge

 

Central Spain

 

Tribes and places in Central Spain during Roman Times.

Sicily, First Punic War

 

Julius Caesar

 

Floor Plan -- Caesar's Roman Bridge

 

Key to letter designations to follow.

Roman Works at Alesia

 

Caesar's Bridge Over the Rhine River

 

This is a drawing of one trestle among many such. The key to the letter designations will follow.

Gallic Wall

 

Roman Temporary Field Fortifications

 

From Right to Left The ditch in front of the wall (Fosse), The wall itself (Vallus??), made of stone, with a rubble filled interior, and the tower with (four platforms), Note the scorpion on the third level, and the fire basket for signals on the top level. Behind the wall is the legionary living quarters, with a below ground storeroom.

Roman Bridge End View -- Pontoon

 

Roman Bridge Segment, side view -- Wooden Pontoon

 

The top part of the bridge is made up of special five sided timber constructions laid carefully on the stone footings built in the river in created coffer dams. At least five of these timber structures are placed side by side on the stone footings and tied together with crossbeams which form the basis of the bridge floor. Planks are then laid upon these timbers, and on them turf or dirt and brush to soften the impact of wagon wheels on the bridge planks.

Segment of a Roman Bridge and Wooden Pontoon

 

Top View.