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EXPANSION ROLLER [1 record]

Record 1 2020-03-06

English

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

A cylinder so mounted that by revolution it facilitates expansion, contraction or other movements resulting from temperature changes, loadings or other forces.

CONT

The most common type of steel expansion bearings … or shoes used by INDOT [Indiana Department of Transportation] consist of three major parts: a top shoe, an expansion roller, and an expansion plate. The top shoe, sometimes called a sole plate, connects the expansion roller to the beam or girder. The expansion roller is curved at the top and bottom to accommodate longitudinal movement through a rocking motion. The expansion shoe, sometimes referred to as a masonry plate, connects the expansion roller to the bridge seat or to a recessed anchor plate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Rouleau servant d'appui à une extrémité d'une poutre ou d'une ferme, pour en faciliter le déplacement à la dilatation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Túneles, viaductos y puentes
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