Bearing

Bearing can have multiple meanings, such as:




 * The angular position of a line referred to a meridian.
 * The support for a shaft, axle, or trunnion.
 * The shoes for a span.
 * The resistance to crushing as offered by a member.
 * The pressure transferred from one member to another.
 * The capacity of a pile to carry load.
 * The support for a beam, pin, bolt, or rivet.

Bridge Bearings
Bridge bearings are devices that enable to transfer loads from superstructure to the substructure and accomodate movements at the same time.

Bearing Manufacturers

 * D.S. Brown website Bearings and Expansion Joint Systems for Bridges
 * Mageba website Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints
 * R.J. Watson website Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints
 * Technoslide Bridge Bearings

Bearing Information

 * Choice of Bearings
 * Steel Bridge Bearing Design and Detailing Guidelines AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration, 2004