Zhaozhou bridge

It was probably built between the Sui and the Tang dynasties and has existed for approximately 1, years. Zhaozhou Bridge measures Modern bridge architecture researchers noted the following features of Zhaozhou Bridge: There are two smaller arches at each ends of Zhaozhou Bridge; they are called side arches.

Many of the Chinese ancient bridges are pioneering works in the world bridge industry. Previously we learned about two of the four famous bridges in ancient China, now here is some information on the other two; Quanzhou Luoyang Bridge and Zhaozhou Bridge.

With a length of metres and width of 7 metres, Luoyang Bridge is the earliest stone bridge that crosses the sea and is regarded as one of the four famous bridges in ancient China.

The building of the raft foundations was a significant innovation in world bridge building. Moreover, people bred oysters on the bridge footstone which strengthened the bridge foundations due to oyster gelatin, which made Luoyang Bridge the world's bridge that applied biology to its construction.

Initially, the bridge was 1, metres long and 5 metres wide with 46 piers. There were bridge railings on two sides and 28 stone lions.

Moreover, there were 7 stone pavilions and 9 stone towers, while currently there is only one pavilion and three towers left. Among ancient Chinese bridges, the project of Luoyang Bridge was one of the largest, which was also a reason for it to rank on the list of the four famous bridges in ancient China.

Zhaozhou Bridge Zhaozhou Bridge is another of the most famous bridges and was built in the Sui Dynasty in Hebei province.

Zhaozhou Bridge is also called Anji Bridge and is the world's first and best-preserved open-spandrel stone arch bridge. The bridge was designed by Lichun and is famous for its innovative construction.

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The bridge has one large arch and two small arches on each side of the spandrel of the large arch. The small arches are crucial with many functions, such as saving materials, reducing the weight of the bridge, lessening the impact of floods and of course the artistic value they bring.

In addition, the large arch consists of 28 arch rings with each of the rings having the capability of supporting the bride independently.Zhaozhou Bridge or the Anji Bridge is considered to be Shijiazhuang City’s symbol. The bridge was built during the Sui Dynasty and it was designed by Li Chun, a famous architect.

The bridge is a very well preserved and the earliest stone arch bridge to be found today. The Zhaozhou Bridge crosses the Jiaohe River in the Hebei Province of China and is the country's oldest standing bridge. It is also the world's oldest open-spandrel arch bridge.

There are smaller arches at each end of the bridge that transmit the load of the deck down to the main arch. The famous "Zhaozhou Bridge" in the Chinese text, has disappeared Because in the long time, was written into the Chinese textbook in the primary school and junior high school history textbook, "Zhaozhou Bridge" in Chinese enjoys high popularity.

The Zhaozhou Bridge is completed. Master architect and stonemason Li Chun completes the construction of the Zhaozhou Bridge, which began in The bridge crosses the Jiaohe River in Hebei Province and still stands today.

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The Zhaozhou Bridge is located in Zhaoxian County of Hebei Province. The bridge was named after the county, which was called Zhaozhou in ancient times. The Zhaozhou Bridge was built in the Kaihuang Period ( AD) of the Sui Dynasty by craftsman Li Chun some years ago.