Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
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A special note should be made whenever track wear is so great that<br />
the dampness insulation material or the bridge dec k have become<br />
visibl e.<br />
Equipment<br />
• An aluminium straight edge rul e<br />
• A measuring wedge<br />
Purpose<br />
Procedures<br />
Scope<br />
Equipment<br />
7.2.5 Measuring Evenness of the Deck Surface<br />
To measure the evenness of the wearing surface of new bridges or<br />
whcnever a new wearing surface has been laid on older bridges.<br />
Reference is made to Procedure 87. 1815. Damage No 604 on page 266<br />
Acceptance Inspection<br />
Measurements fo r evenness can be taken using a straightedge or a<br />
measurement vehi cle. The height of the joint construction should<br />
be checked in relationship to the wearing surface and then recorded.<br />
Other <strong>Inspections</strong><br />
Evenness measurements are not nonnally carried out.<br />
• Straight edge, either 1 or 3 metres long with lugs<br />
• Measuring wedge<br />
Purpose<br />
7.2.6 Measuring Sag<br />
To measure the relative sag in suspension bridge cables in order to<br />
check the loads in the suspension rods.<br />
Relative Sag<br />
Plumb line<br />
Hanger