Hi! Austim
Thanks for responding,The bulging is definately
unusual as compared to the similar bearings at
other bridges.The inspecting bridge personnel
are also concerned.They are not sure these
will last long.Our confi dence has definately
been shaken...
Dear Qshake
On our recent visit to a bridge under
almost identical conditions bearings have been found to be having slightly bulging elastomeric laminated
pads just after 7-8 years of in service. With the
kind of loads in our case under Indian condions I feel
it may be...
Thankyou Mr. QSHAKE
In our design we are getting 105mm thikness at free
end and 65mm thickness at the fixed end. The fixedity and
at one end and free longitudinal movement at the other
end have been provided by a steel central bearings at
either end. Is 105mm thickness alarming...
I want to know which type of bearing i.e.Elastomeric
laminated pads or pot type of elastomeric bearings be
selected in a railroad bridge having prestressed
concrete box girders having simply supported 48.5
m spans over a seacreek if load on each of 4 bearings
is 425 tonnes and...
