Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
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Fig ure 6.1- 1: Honeycombing<br />
* Holes le ft by stays filled in as described<br />
teel Elements<br />
Timber Elements<br />
Wearing Course<br />
* Settlement or movement in, <strong>for</strong> example, the superstructure<br />
* De<strong>for</strong>mation - the shape of the element is correct, c:.g. straight<br />
ness/evenness, clearance, deflection etc .<br />
• Cracks<br />
* Quality and colour orthe surface treatme nt acceptable<br />
* Surface treatment of mounting joints<br />
* Screws and connections correctly installed<br />
* Transition between the concrete and other material s are as pre<br />
scribed<br />
* As fo r steel elements<br />
* Protection of end pieces<br />
* Dampness traps which can lead to rot<br />
* Correctly prepared so that the timber dries Oul after dampness<br />
impact<br />
* Wearing course and, ifnecessary, the membrane are of the pre<br />
sc ribed type<br />
* Correct thickness - assess need <strong>for</strong> taking measurements<br />
* Finishing edges with joints and raised pavements correctly con<br />
structed<br />
* Depressions - assess need to take measurements<br />
* The drop to the drainage pipe/drain<br />
* Has any damage occurred sllch as fractures and cracks<br />
* Fonnwork, concrete leftovers etc removed<br />
* Cast of pillows underneath bearings correctly carried out wit<br />
hout damage<br />
* Bearing properly located, e.g. facing the correct dir..::ction of<br />
movement<br />
<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> <strong>Inspections</strong> 61
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