HIGH LOAD BEARING FOR BRIDGES AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES

摘要

A high load bearing for bridges and other structures comprising upper and lower plates and a load bearing elastomer pad between them. The pad has a concave periphery, and the bearing is provided with means preventing shearing between the upper and lower plates but permitting rotational movement between them. Means are provided which mechanically abut the elastomer pad to limit or prevent lateral movement of the upper and lower surfaces of the elastomer pad without preventing bulging of its periphery.