Arcades, of course, are the bridges built with a series of arches, and one of the grandest monuments of the Empire. When the aqueduct must flow higher than about five feet, Roman engineers should ...

Arches: Bridges could have two or—less commonly—as many as three tiers of arches. Roman engineers opted for narrow arches, which provided maximum strength. 5.

The Pont Ambroix was an important part of the Roman road network in the region, and it played a key role in the transportation of goods and people. For about thirteen centuries, this ancient ...

On April 1, the bridge on Roman Road (Route 732) in Augusta County and the bridge on Loop Road (Route 604) will be closed for ...

The Romans were excellent at building roads and bridges. These allowed soldiers and supplies to move from town to town quickly. Many Roman roads still survive today, 2,000 years later.

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Just two months ago, Jose Roman, a new Army veteran, traded in his combat boots for a keyboard, transitioning from active-duty Soldier to civilian Personnel Automation ...