BRIDGE PIER Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: bridge engineering. SUBSTANCE: pier primarily meant for use under severe climate conditions has footing formed by one or more pillars, section under the truss made in the form of ledge supporting the bridge span through bearing parts, box section, and embankment of approach zone.. Novelty is that section under the truss and box section are installed separately and spaced apart through distance equal to expansion clearance plus 1-2 cm; box section is essentially abutment wall whose thrust surface is turned to face bridge span, horizontal bearing floor rests on ground floor. EFFECT: improved economic efficiency of pier. 3 cl, 3 dwg