Versiflex™ Elastomeric Bearing Assemblies are molded neoprene or natural rubber pads used for isolating and supporting structures or equipment. Certified by American Institute of Steel Construction.
Answer: Elastomeric bearings should never be epoxy bonded or adhesively bonded to the concrete bearing surface unless the bearing has been shop vulcanize bonded to a sole plate. If not vulcanize bonded to a sole plate, when the epoxy bond breaks, an extremely low friction surface is created which is conducive to the bearing “walking” out. Please contact a D.S. Brown representative for further information.
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D.S. Brown is one of the leading suppliers of structural bearing assemblies.
Since 1963, The D.S. Brown Company has provided bearing assemblies and joint seals for bridges around the globe. Bridges and other large structures are supported on bearing assemblies to transmit forces while accommodating all structural movements.
The selection of an appropriate bearing assembly is based on the magnitude of vertical and horizontal forces transmitted through the bearing assembly, as well as the amount of displacement and rotation of the superstructure elements. In addition, special attention to the bearing assembly design may be necessary when, for example, larger than normal horizontal loading or uplift situations exist.
With extensive experience and utilizing the latest technologies, D.S. Brown can efficiently design, manufacture and test Versiflex™ high-load multi-rotational (Versiflex™ HLMR) pot and disc style, spherical, seismic isolation and elastomeric bearing assemblies for all types of construction.
D.S. Brown is available to work closely with bridge owners and engineering design consultants to assist in the design, selection and testing of the proper structural bearing assemblies.