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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

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