{"id":1132,"date":"2018-07-18T10:16:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T05:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afzir.com\/en\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1132"},"modified":"2026-08-01T15:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:03:54","slug":"special-pillow-for-structure","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/afzir.com\/en\/products\/special-pillow-for-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Pillow For Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Connecting complex bridge decks to piers requires durable support systems capable of managing multi-directional displacements. Utilizing engineered <b data-path-to-node=\"24,3,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"149\">structural bridge bearings<\/b> absorbs traffic vibrations and accommodates thermal expansion while preventing structural fatigue&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Maurer Company offers a comprehensive range of specialized supports and neoprene structures for various applications. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Uplift bearing supports:<\/strong>\u00a0Designed to withstand vertical tensile and compressive forces, these supports are suitable for complex structures and bridges that experience load changes and high deformation, such as railway bridges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Neoprene Cradle Supports:<\/strong>\u00a0Ideal for buildings with modern architecture, these supports can effectively handle point or line loads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Horizontal load-bearing:<\/strong>\u00a0supports utilize guide elements instead of limiting factors to transmit horizontal and rotational forces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Roller bearings:<\/strong>\u00a0Specifically designed for bridge replacement and repair operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Force-measuring paddles:<\/strong>\u00a0Equipped with sensors for continuous load measurement, these paddles effectively handle sudden changes in load.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Cylindrical supports:<\/strong>\u00a0Equipped with MSMM on upper and lower cylindrical surfaces, these supports suit roller neoprene replacement operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Role of Bridge Bearings:<\/h2>\n<p>Bridge bearings connect the bridge superstructure (deck) and the substructures (pier, viaduct, or abutment). They are crucial in accommodating various factors affecting the bridge structure, including temperature-induced expansion and contraction, seismic occurrences, and forces from heavy traffic.\u00a0<strong>The functions of bridge bearings include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting the bridge superstructure to the substructure.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Accommodating and transferring dynamic forces and vibrations without causing damage to the substructure.<\/li>\n<li>Allowing movement (translational, vertical, or rotational) of the bridge structure in response to loads.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Controlling the movement of the bridge structure in a specific direction and degree.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Preventing large forces and moments in the substructure due to deformations.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Adjust the dynamic properties of the bridge, if needed.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Reducing shear on the head of piers, viaducts, or abutments.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Acting as seismic protectors during earthquakes and other seismic activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Classification of Structural Bearings:<\/h2>\n<p>Bridge bearings can be classified based on several factors: support principle, material, design, and seismic isolation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The classifications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>a) According to the support principle:<\/h3>\n<p>Fixed or clamped bearing: Permits rotation but restricts transverse and longitudinal movement.<br \/>\nHinge or pin bearing: Allows rotational movement while preventing longitudinal movement.<br \/>\nMovable bearing: Permits both rotational and translational movements.<br \/>\nGuided bearing: Allows only translational movements.<\/p>\n<h3>b) According to material:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Steel bearing<\/li>\n<li>Rocker\/Linear bearing<\/li>\n<li>Roller bearing<\/li>\n<li>Sliding plate bearing<\/li>\n<li>Combined roller and rocker bearing<\/li>\n<li>Rubber and combined bearing<\/li>\n<li>Laminated elastomeric bearing<\/li>\n<li>Plain elastomeric bearing<\/li>\n<li>Lead rubber bearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>c) According to design:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pot bearings<\/li>\n<li>Spherical bearings<\/li>\n<li>Elastomeric bearings<\/li>\n<li>Disc bearings<\/li>\n<li>ILM (incremental launch) bearings<\/li>\n<li>Lifting and measuring bearings<\/li>\n<li>Deformation bearings<\/li>\n<li>Special bearings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>d) Seismic isolation bearings:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Friction pendulum bearings<\/li>\n<li>Lead rubber bearings<\/li>\n<li>High-damping rubber bearings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"yikes-custom-woo-tab-title yikes-custom-woo-tab-title-products\">Products<\/h2>\n<p>Afzir Company will provide you various cables &amp; strands. For more information, feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afzir Company offers a variety of bridge bearings, each designed to meet specific requirements. 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