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Lecture 15B.10 : Bridge Equipment
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1. BEARING SYSTEMS
1.1 Function
1.2 Layout
1.3 Types of Bearing
1.3.1 Steel bearings
1.3.2 Elastomeric bearings
1.3.3 Pot bearings
1.3.4 Spherical bearings
1.4 Setting Conditions for the Bearing Systems
2. FINISHES
2.1 Waterproofing Course
2.1.1 On a concrete slab
2.1.2 On an orthotropic slab
2.2 Wearing Course
2.2.1 On a concrete slab
2.2.2 On an orthotropic slab
3. EXPANSION JOINTS
3.1 Characteristics of Expansion Joints:
3.1.1 Range of movement
3.1.2 Design characteristics
3.2 Types of Expansion Joints
3.2.1 Joints with continuous surfacing (Asphaltic plug joint)
3.2.2 Toothed joints
3.2.3 Elastomeric joints
3.2.4 Roller shutter joints
3.2.5 Multiple steel joints or bellow joints
4. PARAPETS
4.1 Pedestrian Parapets
4.2 Crash Barriers
4.3 Safety Fences
5. ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION
6. DRAINAGE OF RAINWATER
7. FASCIA
8. INSPECTION FACILITIES
8.1 Fixed Installations
8.2 Movable Installations
8.3 Special Equipment
9. INTEGRATION OF THE EQUIPMENT INTO THE GENERAL DESIGN
10. CONCLUDING SUMMARY
11. ADDITIONAL READING