High Damping Bearing Pads: Your Trusted Supplier for Resilience

Dependable Solutions for Bridge and Building Seismic Isolation

High Damping Rubber Bearing

HDR, also known as High Damping Rubber Bearings, stands as a formidable solution within rubber bearing isolation, closely resembling lead rubber bearings in appearance. However, their composition differs significantly. Constructed with specially formulated rubber boasting exceptional damping attributes, HDR is encased between steel layers, eliminating the need for lead plugs. This unique design allows for a remarkable damping ratio ranging between 10% to 18%, significantly reducing seismic damage to bridge structures.

Principle

Laminated Bearing Pad provides seismic isolation by combining multi-layer natural rubber and a central lead core. During an earthquake, the lead core dissipates energy through plastic deformation, converting kinetic energy into heat, while the rubber layers absorb vibrations and allow horizontal movement. This dual action significantly reduces seismic forces and helps the building return to its original position post-earthquake, ensuring enhanced structural stability and integrity.

Mechanical properties and specifications

The series of Laminated Rubber Bearings bearings can be designed ad hoc to satisfy all international standards (i.e., EN 15129, AASHTO, etc.).

Structure and Advantage

1. Top Steel Plate
- Material: High-strength steel
- Function: Transfers the load from the superstructure to the bearing, providing a stable connection.
- Standards: EN 10025, ASTM A36, ISO 630
2. Rubber Layers
- Material: High-damping rubber (HDR)
- Function: Provides flexibility and damping, absorbs seismic energy, and accommodates movements in all directions.
- Standards: EN 1337-3, ASTM D4014
3. Steel Shims
- Material: High-strength steel
- Function: Reinforces the rubber layers, ensuring the bearing’s structural integrity and load-carrying capacity.
- Standards: EN 10025, ASTM A36, ISO 630

Application

High Damping Bearing Pads (HDR) are vital for seismic isolation in:

1. Bridges: Highway and railroad bridges.
2. Large Infrastructure: Nuclear power plants.
3. Buildings:
– Schools, hospitals, and essential service buildings.
– Government, disaster command centers, and emergency shelters.
– Data centers, banks, and facilities with valuable or hazardous materials.
– Libraries, commercial complexes, and residences.

Test

For building seismic isolation bearings, we possess top-tier technology in China, ensuring 100% compliance in testing. Our products are exported to numerous countries, meeting EN15129, EN1337, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.

Accessories & Package

Accessories include:
Anchor bolts, Embedded plate

Package: Pallets, wood box or customized

Unrivaled Quality high damping bearing pad

Indulge in excellence with our precision-crafted elastomeric pads, born from top-tier rubber.
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Negotiation Stage

Customer Needs Analysis: Understand your specific requirements.
Review Drawings: Check your design and technical requirements.
Quotation: Provide a detailed quote and confirm delivery time.
Production Drawings: Submit drawings for your approval.

Production Phase

Quality Control and Surface Treatment: Implement strict quality control measures.
Production Monitoring: Monitor key production stages, ensuring product quality.
Quality Certification
Final Product Testing: Conduct performance tests on finished products to ensure they meet performance standards.

Packaging and Logistics Stage

Product Packaging: Properly package products and accessories.
Export and Documentation: Arrange export and ensure accurate documentation.
Logistics Tracking: Provide real-time shipment tracking.

Installation and After-Sales

Installation Guidance: Offer detailed installation guides or videos.
Technical Support: Provide after-sales technical support.
Follow-up and Feedback: Conduct regular follow-ups and collect feedback.

Installation

Install base plate, correct position and elevation.
Install upper components, adjust position and height.
Weld and connect all components to ensure overall strength.
Inspect and test run to ensure proper operation.
Pedestal top surface horizontal deviation must not exceed 0.5%, installed top must not exceed 0.8%.
Bearing center planar position deviation must not exceed 5mm.
Bearing center elevation deviation must not exceed 5mm.
Apply anti-corrosion treatment to connection plates and exposed bolts.
During installation, record pedestal/bearing top surface levels, bearing center position and elevation.
Provide temporary protective covering around bearings during construction stage.