Bearing

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[[Bearing]] can have multiple meanings, such as:

[[Image:Elastomeric_Bearing.jpg|thumb|right|Elastomeric Bearing]]

* 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.

== See Also ==

* [[expansion joint | expansion joints]]
* [[elastomeric bearings]]
* [[pot bearing]]
* [[disc bearing]]
* [[seismic isolation bearing]]

== External Links ==

=== Bearing Manufacturers ===

* [http://www.dsbrown.com/ D.S. Brown website] Bearings and Expansion Joint Systems for Bridges
* [http://www.mageba.ch/ Mageba website] Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints
* [http://www.rjwatson.com/ R.J. Watson website] Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joints
* [http://www.technoslide.com/ Technoslide Bridge Bearings]

=== Bearing Information ===

* [http://www.childs-ceng.demon.co.uk/parts/bearing.html Choice of Bearings]
* [http://www.steelbridges.org/collaboration_pages/AASHTO%20Docs/SBB-1%20AASHTO.pdf Steel Bridge Design and Detailing Guidelines] AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration, 2004

[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Structural Components]]

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