BRIDGE BEARINGS

Bridge bearings support large loads while accommodating movements. If they are improperly used, built or designed, severe damage to the structure may occur. This paper discusses a research program set up to develop a better understanding of the behavior of bridge bearings and to establish improved specifications. The program is now in its 4th phase. This paper provides a brief overview of the first two phases of this research, a more detailed description of the recently completed 3rd phase, and a description of the progress on the 4th and final phase.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of Nevada, Reno

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Reno, NV  United States  89557
• Authors:
  • Roeder, C W
  • Stanton, J F
  • Campbell, T I
• Conference:
  • Second Workshop on Bridge Engineering Research in Progress, Proceedings
  • Location: Reno, Nevada
  • Date: 1990-10-29 to 1990-10-30
• Publication Date: 1990

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 233-236

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bearing capacity; Bearing tests; Bridge engineering; Load limits; Specifications
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00799258
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 23 2000 12:00AM