ZILWAUKEE — The state Department of Transportation spent $2.1 million on 34 giant bearings that it won’t use in the Zilwaukee Bridge, concerned that doing so would mean removing concrete from the ...

There are three important factors forproper bearing installation. First, you should use an arbor press to press-fitthe bearings. This is the most efficient installation method and will preservethe ...

As a result, the refurbished bridge is ready to be set onto its new support structure.

It is a paradox that elastomers whose unique property is high elasticity are rarely used in tension. Elastomeric products are used in areas such as vibration isolation, bridge bearings, suspension ...