Rubber neoprene bearing pads is used extensively in construction industry. Besides being widely used in bridge, construction or other supports, they are also specified in wide variety of applications where flexible structural support and vibration isolation is required.
Elastomeric (polychloroprene / neoprene) bearing pads are molded or cut to size from larger slabs to provide a low-cost, single element structural bearing. Plain elastomeric bearings are a cost effective option for applications with moderate load transfer and movement requirements. Neoprene bearing pads for bridges accommodate surface irregularities, vertical load, and rotation through vertical deflection, while longitudinal movement is accommodated through shear deformation. These pads are suitable for use in pre-cast concrete, cast in place concrete, and steel framed structures.
Elastomeric bearing pads rubber bridge bearing can be custom molded using neoprene or natural rubber and are categorized into three basic designs: non-reinforced, laminated and sliding bearing assemblies.
