Bridge bearings allow controlled structural movement (thermal expansion and contraction) and transmit dynamic and static loads safely from the superstructure to the substructure.
Elastomering Bearings
Composed of layered vulcanized rubber and internal steel reinforcement plates. Highly flexible, economical, and ideal for short-to-medium span bridges with moderate vertical loads.
Pot Bearings
Features an elastomeric pad enclosed within a rigid steel cylinder (pot). Engineered for high vertical loads while accommodating rotation and limited horizontal translation.
Spherical Bearings
Utilizes curved PTFE sliding surfaces to handle large rotations in any direction and heavy vertical loads, making them ideal for complex, curved, or long-span structures.
