Zhao Zhouqiao is very majestic, with a total length of 50.82 meters, a width of 9.6 meters at both ends and a narrow width of 9 meters in the middle. The design of the bridge completely conforms to scientific principles, and the construction technology is even more ingenious. Zhang said in the Tang dynasty that it was "made strangely, and people don't know why." The characteristics of this bridge are: (1) The whole bridge has only one large arch, which is 37.4 meters long, and it was the longest stone arch in the world at that time. Bridge opening is not an ordinary semicircle, but like a bow, so there is no steep slope on the road above the big arch, which is convenient for horses and chariots to get up and down. (2) A big arch has two small arches on each shoulder. This is a very creative design, which not only saves stones and reduces the weight of the bridge, but also increases the water flow in bridge opening and reduces the impact of floods on the bridge when the river surges. At the same time, add an arch on the arch to make the bridge more beautiful. (3) The large arch consists of 28 arch rings, just like so many arch dragons with the same shape together, making an arc-shaped bridge opening. Each arch ring can independently support its weight. If one arch ring is broken, the other arches will not be affected. (4) The structure of the whole bridge is symmetrical, which is in harmony with the surrounding scenery; The stone pillars and slabs on the bridge are also beautifully carved. Zhang Kun of the Tang Dynasty said that looking at the bridge from a distance is like "the clouds rise at the beginning of the month, and Changhong draws a stream". Zhao Zhouqiao's superb technical level and immortal artistic value fully show the wisdom and strength of our working people. Li Chun, the main designer of this bridge, is an outstanding craftsman, and his name is engraved on the inscription at the bridge head. or
Zhao Zhouqiao is very majestic, with a total length of 50.82 meters, a width of 9.6 meters at both ends and a narrow width of 9 meters in the middle. The design of the bridge completely conforms to scientific principles, and the construction technology is even more ingenious. Zhang said in the Tang dynasty that it was "made strangely, and people don't know why." The characteristics of this bridge are: (1) The whole bridge has only one large arch, which is 37.4 meters long, and it was the longest stone arch in the world at that time. Bridge opening is not an ordinary semicircle, but like a bow, so there is no steep slope on the road above the big arch, which is convenient for horses and chariots to get up and down. (2) A big arch has two small arches on each shoulder. This is a very creative design, which not only saves stones and reduces the weight of the bridge, but also increases the water flow in bridge opening and reduces the impact of floods on the bridge when the river surges. At the same time, add an arch on the arch to make the bridge more beautiful. (3) The large arch consists of 28 arch rings, just like so many arch dragons with the same shape together, making an arc-shaped bridge opening. Each arch ring can independently support its weight. If one arch ring is broken, the other arches will not be affected. (4) The structure of the whole bridge is symmetrical, which is in harmony with the surrounding scenery; The stone pillars and slabs on the bridge are also beautifully carved. Zhang Kun of the Tang Dynasty said that looking at the bridge from a distance is like "the clouds rise at the beginning of the month, and Changhong draws a stream". Zhao Zhouqiao's superb technical level and immortal artistic value fully show the wisdom and strength of our working people.
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