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BRIDGE EXPANSION BEARING [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

Expansion bearings adapt to both angular deflections and longitudinal movements of the superstructure. Except for friction, they resist only those components of the superstructure reactions perpendicular to these movements.

OBS

Bridge bearings. Bearings are structural assemblies installed to secure the safe transfer of all reactions from the superstructure to the substructure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

Dans le cas particulier d'ouvrages très larges ou très biais, on peut être conduit à prévoir des dispositions spéciales par exemple : un seul appareil fixe avec appareils d'appui mobiles à direction rayonnante à partir de l'appareil fixe.

OBS

Appareil d'appui : appareil transmettant aux appuis les actions dues au tablier.

Spanish

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