Transcription of Bridge Bearings
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M e mo t o D e s ig n e r s 7-1 * J u n e 1994. Bridge Bearings Introduction AASHTO defines a bearing as a structural device that transmits loads while facilitating translation and/or rotation . 1 In the past Caltrans has used a variety of Bearings with varying degrees of success. These include rockers, rollers, pins, pots, steel girder hangers, PTFE/elastomeric, and elastomeric pads. Of all the Bearings mentioned, the reinforced elastomeric bearing (introduced in 1955) has been the most widely used the past four decades.
Memo to Designer s 7-1 *June 1994 Bridge Bearings Introduction AASHTO defines a bearing as “a structural device that transmits loads while facilitating translation and/or rotation”.1 In the past Caltrans has used a variety of bearings with varying degrees of success.
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