Research into Non-Force Effects and Agressive Environment Affecting the Ageing of Historical Structures with Special Emphasis on Charles Bridge in Prague

Following the completion of large repairs of Charles Bridge, a number of faults appeared in the bridge structures. The dug holes made right after the completion of the repairs in arches III, IV, IX and XIII in 1983 proved continued leakage of rain water into the body of the bridge and high moisture content of fillers.