Elastomeric Bearing Pads & Strips
Elastomeric Bearing Pads & Strips
Elastomeric Bearing Pads & Strips
Elastomeric Bearing
Pads & Strips
T R EL L EB O RG EN G I N EER ED PR O D U C T S
Fv
SHEAR
d
t
Slippage
VERTICAL
Non-reinforced bearing pads will “spread” in
surface contact area when under load. The
amount of “spread” is largely determined by the
Rotation frictional coefficients of the structural surfaces
mating with the rubber pad/strip.
Tilting of the load bearing surfaces relative to
each other causes a “rotation” of the bearing It is important to allow clearances around the
pad/strip. pad/strip to allow for this slippage once the
structure weight is imposed on the pad/strip.
The basic limiting criterion is that no gap occurs
between the structure and the pad/strip. The Slippage Slippage
Fv
M
SLIPPAGE
t d
ROTATION
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T R EL L EB O RG EN G I N EER ED PR O D U C T S
Installation
The mating surfaces should be flat, parallel Due to bearing strip expansion and slippage when
and free from cavities, gaps or protrusions. It compressed, a gap around all sides of the pad/
is preferable for the structures mating surfaces strip must be provided. It is recommended that
to have a rough texture without lubrication, this gap be a minimum of 12mm.
particularly oils and hydrocarbons.
Friction
The bearing is restrained in lateral movement by • 0.35 Elastomer/wood float finish
the frictional coefficient between the rubber and
• 0.30 Elastomer/steel float finish
the structure. The ratio of lateral load over vertical
load should not exceed the following values: • 0.25 Elastomer/steel, elastomer/in-situ
concrete finish
Rubber Specification
AS 5100.4 specifications for elastomeric strip bearings (Hardness = IRHD 60)
3
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