Precast Concrete Bearing Pad Replacement
Expert Solutions to Strengthen Structures and Improve SafetyEpoxy Design Systems offers complete bearing pad replacement services for precast elements in parking garage structures. Elastomeric bearing pads purpose is to provide stress relief of the non-anchored stem end of precast concrete elements during thermal cycles. Elastomeric Bearing pads can fail prematurely, requiring replacement. Causes may be incorrect specification for the weight bearing load, faulty material, and incorrect installation.
Our skilled technicians use advanced techniques to lift and while providing support of the precast elements, remove and replace existing missing and or deformed bearing pads to meet the requirements of design load. Repairs of precast are often made at this time.
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Complete Elastomeric Bearing Pad Replacement Services
Our team at Epoxy Design Systems has over 40 years of experience performing concrete installations, repairs, and restorations for civil, commercial, and industrial clients. Our skilled technicians offer complete bearing pad replacement services to restore the structural integrity of your parking structures. Request a quote.
Factors That Cause Wear on Elastomeric Bearing Pads
Parking garage bearing pad replacement is necessary when the neoprene, rubber, and fiber-reinforced bearing pads fail. This can happen for several reasons, including:
- Exposure to weather, water, or chemicals
- Inadequate pad material specified for the weight load of the supported concrete members
- Excessive or uneven movement of concrete members
- Poorly manufactured materials
These factors typically cause pads to crack, flatten/spread, or walk from their original placement. Walking can also occur from improper installation where a pad is not glued to the concrete support beam.
Our Bearing Pad Replacement Process
- Evaluating Pad Damage
Our bearing pad replacement process is straightforward and efficient. We lift the structure, remove the existing pad, and install a new one with precision. This ensures reliable performance with minimal disruption to surrounding components.
- Performing Pre-Lift Repairs and Preparation
We perform repairs to cracks and other types of structural damage before lifting the beams in question. We also perform any other necessary preparation, which may include shoring lift areas and shearing welded end connections.
- Supporting Structural Members
A major part of double tee stem bearing pad replacement is lifting and supporting the involved concrete structural members. When pad replacement is necessary, our team creates a plan to ensure the parking structure members are fully supported throughout the process.
- Performing Repairs and Pad Replacement
At this point, we remove the old pad, prep the surface, and perform the elastomeric bearing pad replacement. We then lower the concrete beam, re-bolt or weld any connections, and perform any needed concrete repairs.
Explore Our Other Services
In addition to Bearing Pad Replacement services, Epoxy Design Systems offers a range of services to protect and strengthen your infrastructure. Explore our other specialized solutions below.
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Structural concrete repairs to all structures where concrete spalls, fissures, delaminations, chemical degradation, poor integrity, and insufficient capacity occur.
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Pier Pile Repair & Jacket Systems
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Epoxy Design Systems takes great pride in providing top-notch metalizing, and restoration services to clients across the United States and around the world. Our expertise extends to a wide range of sectors, including industrial, commercial, marine, and petrochemical structures.
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A concrete spall is a fractured, delaminated or missing portion of concrete with varying depth and dimension. Some spalls are cosmetic while others are structural.
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