Bridge Bearing
A device provided in between the Substructure and the Superstructure to control the interaction of these two is called Bearing. The function of a bearing is to safely transmit the Loads and Forces acting on to or from the Superstructure to the substructure underneath while providing for free translation and rotation of the structure supported by the bearing.
There are six types of bridge bearings used in bridges
- Pot-ptfe Bearing.
- Metallic Guide Bearing & PIN Bearing.
- Hinge Bearing.
- Rocker-roller Bearing.
- Elastomeric Neoprene Bearings Etc.
