Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2

Bearings & Bea ring Shelves
'" Bearing's positionldefonnation correct in relationship to actual
temperature
'" Protective bellows properly installed
'" Surface treatment as prescribed
Figllre 6.1-2: Too {o w Joilll-Sleeper
Joints & Joint Construction
Pa rapets
Drainage System
'" Formwork removed from joint openings
'" Size of joint openi ngs correct in proportion to the prevailing
!temperature
'" Are the prescribed joint constructions watert ight?
'" Joint sleeper of correct qualit ies and heights
'" Verticall y and horizontall y correctl y shaped
'" Methods of attachment in accordance with regulations
'" Colour and smoothness of surface treatment satisfactory
'" Transition to road guard ra ils carried out in accordanc e with
regulations
'" Corrcct level for the upper cdge
'" Sealant around drainpipes and drains sati sfactory
'" Pipe extension below the deck sufficient 10 avoid dam pness
impact to elements located underneath
'" Drain outlets/pipes adeq uately attached and joints tightened
'" Heating cables fu nction as prescribed
6.2 Warranty Inspection
6.2.1 Scope
A Warranty Inspection wi ll incorporate a visual check of the whole
bridge structure as fo r an Acceptance Inspection ~ see C:hapter
6.1. 1. Usua ll y only those measurements and materials testing prescribed
for an Acceptance Inspection should be carried o ut. If
damage has occurred during the warranty period Ihe scope of any
measurements and materials testing must be re-assessed ~ refer to
Table 7. 1- 1 and Chapters 7.2 ~ 7.7. For maki ng reports r efer to
Chapter 8.1.
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Handbook for Bridge Inspections