BEARING PAD SUMMARY TABLE

Abut / Dowels Bearing Pad Dimensions Bearing Pad

NBI Beam Slope Quantity
Bent No. (Y/N) L (inch) W (inch) T (inch) Type

NOTE TO DESIGNER:
This sheet is to be used as a guide for replacing elastomeric
1
1 2" bearing pads for concrete beams. The designer is responsible for sizing
the bearing pad, estimating lifting loads, and modifying the details as
� Girder/Beam
3 needed. Particular care should be taken in identifying locations where
dowels may restrain existing pads and a slotted pad may be required.

4"

TOP
Use Item 4002-6001 to replace elastomeric bearing pads.

1
This sheet may not be used without modification. The details shown
� Bearing

Elastom er thickness
L/2
may need to be amended if the exact existing conditions are not

4"
4"
covered. In all cases, details and notes not required must be crossed

1
3
out or eliminated, and the phrase "Not to be used as a standard" must

d at

INTERIOR
L
be removed. Sheet must be signed and sealed.

6 Req'
L/2
Place 0.105" thick steel laminates LIFTING NOTES:
parallel to the bottom surface of 1. All work and materials for bearing pad replacement must be performed
the pad, except the top laminates and paid for in accordance with Special Specification 4002, "Elastomeric

BOTTOM
W/2 W/2 may be sloped to satisfy maximum Bearing Pads." Verify all locations and beam slopes prior to ordering

4"
and minimum thickness criteria for materials.
W 1

1
tapered elastomeric top layers.

8" M ax
2. Submit lifting plans and calculations to the Engineer for approval.
Bevel to match bearing pad taper.
Design lifting device and supports for live load and dead load with

T"
BEARING PAD PLAN WITH DOWEL
appropriate load factors in accordance with Item 495, "Raising Existing

"
2

3
Structures." Unfactored loads are as follows:
DL = __ kips per beam end
LL = __ kips per beam end

)
(including impact)

= N 8"
� Girder/Beam
1 3. Limit lifting to ½" maximum to allow for pad replacement. Note that
3

Pad taper in inches (

dowels may restrain existing pads. Do not damage deck, beams, or cap

16" M i
Length = L
during any stage of bearing pad replacement.

3
4. Supporting falsework on existing bent caps is permitted following
� Bearing L/2
requirements of Lifting Note 2 above.

5. Jacking against the slab is not allowed. Jacking from existing bent
L

cap is permitted following requirements of Lifting Note 2 above.

L/2

6. Place new bearing pads and lower beams back onto pads. Ensure that
3 all new bearing pads compress when jacking force is removed. If load is
not transferred as intended, place steel shims under pad or use epoxy
BEARING PAD ELEVATION
injection or grout mixture as specified in Article 784.4.3 to properly
engage bearing pad and transfer load.
W/2 W/2

1 Maximum and minimum layer thicknesses shown are for Live load is permitted on the bridge only after the structure has
elastomer only, on tapered layers. been raised and is supported by cribbing or temporary supports.
BEARING PAD PLAN WITHOUT DOWEL
2 Indicate BEARING TYPE on all pads. For tapered pads,
locate BEARING TYPE on the high side. Include the value
of "N" (amount of taper in
1 GENERAL NOTES:
8" increments) in this mark.
Examples:N=0, (for 0" taper) Replace existing bearings per Special Specification 4002, "Elastomeric

LAMINATED ELASTOMERIC BEARING N=1, (for 18" taper) Bearing Pads". Payment for lifting the structure is included in the price
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bid for replacing elastomeric bearing pads.
N=2, (for 4" taper)
REPLACEMENT DETAILS Raise the existing span in accordance with Item 495, "Raising Existing
(etc.)
Structures." It is acceptable to cut existing pad to facilitate removal.
Fabricated pad top surface slope must not vary from plan
(50 DUROMETER) Following installation of new bearing pad apply stripe coat of Type V
beam slope by more than 0.0625" IN/IN.
epoxy at interface of pad and concrete pedestal to secure pad.
Note: Showing standard bearing pad design. Designer Length
to determine layer thicknesses, pad durometer, and
number of layers required and modify detail as needed. 3 Locate permanent mark here.

Bridge
Division
P.E. SEAL
REQUIRED

PRELIMINARY ELASTOMERIC BEARING

SUBJECT TO REVISION REPLACEMENT DETAILS
This document is released
for informational purposes FOR CONCRETE BEAMS
under the authority of
XXX XXX (Not to be used as a standard)
P.E. XXXXX on XX/XX/XX.
It is not to be used for NBI: XX-XXX-XXXX-XX-XXX
regulatory approval, permit,
bidding, or construction
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purposes. C TxDOT August 2022 CONT SECT JOB HIGHWAY

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