Pot Bridge Bearing Gpz (KZ)

Pot Bridge Bearing GPZ (KZ)

There are three types of pot bridge bearing:

1)The basic function of the FIXED type is to accept the bulk of the horizontal loads thus typically a high capacity attachment system is required. This can be achieved by the use of a bolt / socket system or by being directly bolted to cast in attachment plates.

2)Typically, the FREE FLOAT type requires only minimal retention to the structure. Friction, a grooved recess into the top and bottom of the bearing, subsequently filled with grout, placement into a shallow recess, or similar simple techniques is often sufficient to locate and restrain this type of bearing.

3)The GUIDE / SLIDE type requires positive retention, typically by means of a bolt / socket system, or by bolting to a cast in attachment plate. Such attachment plate can be for either or both, substructure and superstructure.