Neoprene Bridge Bearing Design
Neoprene Bridge Bearing Design
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I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find out information on designing Neoprene Bridge Bearing pads.
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RE: Neoprene Bridge Bearing Design
That volumne has a section dedicated to bearing and all the equations that you'll need to design them.
RE: Neoprene Bridge Bearing Design
RE: Neoprene Bridge Bearing Design
- AREMA is applicable for Rail Bridge structures (primarily based on AASHTO STR- AASHTO is a good resource and code for Highway Bridges. (Std or LRFD codes)
- AREMA is applicable for Rail Bridge structures (primarily based on AASHTO STD specifications)
Don't dismiss talking to some bearing manufacturers. Bearing manufacturers generally have their own in-house people who design bearings and could possibly help.
Pre-cast manufactures could be another avenue for you to get some leads or assistance.
I have some reference material from Glacier (W.G. Bearings Inc.) as well as one from Goodco Ltd.
A very good resource is "Design of Neoprene Bearing Pads" by Dupont. Sorry, I do not know where you can get this as I got a copy from a colleague / mentor of mine.
ANDY