1. The twin arch ribs are connected by steel struts. 2. The arch ribs are parabolic of rectangular section. 3. Fillings of tracery windows were painted red, arch ribs in naves were painted white. 4. On the other hand, all piers have to be strong enough to accommodate two arch ribs . 5. The solid arch ribs are semicircular, with projecting cornices separating them visually from the piers below. 6. These included the curved arch ribs and an ingenious arrangement used to cantilever the base of the columns. 7. The spandrel columns are arranged in pairs, one for each arch rib , with crossbracing in concrete. 8. It was the first bridge to employ the use of manganese steel for the main arch ribs and rivets. 9. Victoria Bridge is a cast iron arch bridge, with four arch ribs each of nine parts bolted together. 10. The arch ribs are laterally supported at their crowns by new shear keys that link them to the reinforced deck.
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