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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CODE OF PRACTICE
FOR
ROAD BRIDGES
SECTION IX
BEARINGS
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83 (Part H)-19f7
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CODE OF PRACTICE
FOR
ROAD BRIDGES
SECTION IX
BEARINGS
i
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ll)-1
Published
987
June, 1987
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IRC
83 (Part IJ>iW7
CONTENTS
Page No,
Introduction
...
912.
Scope
...
913.
Terminology
...
914.
Notations
...
915.
Materials
...
916.
Design
...
917.
Fabrication
...
11
918.
Acceptance Specification
...
13
919.
Certification
...
19
920.
Installation
921.
Maintenance
Appendix
Appendix 2
and Marking
20
22
...
23
...
24
...
29
or Sections
Appendix 3
...
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IRC
83 (Part ID-19S7
BEARINGS
Part
II
ELASTOMERIG BEARINGS
INTRODUCTION
The Subcommittee
ode
L.S. Bassi
A.l). Narain
...
...
Convenor
Member-Secretary
MEMBERS
Achyut Ghosh
D.T. Grover
n .K. BasM
J.N.
S.P.
Chaudda
Chakraboni
Brijcndra Singh
Dr. P. Ray Choudluiry
Dr. T.N. Subba Rao
Secretary, IRC (Ninan Koshi)- Ex-officio
V.P. Deshpande'
A.K. Gupta
Gokhale
P.S.
&
Add).
in
four
The Part
of the
Code
IRC:
SCOPE
912.1.
This Section of the Specifications (referred to as 'Code*
hereinafter) shall apply to laminated rectangular free elastomeric
bearings, Fig. 8, for common use in road bridges and satisfying
the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
No
dowel holes
those
(vi)
filled in
Code
Relevant provisions of
912.2.
this
to
prior approval
of
(1)
(ii)
tiu}
(iv)
913.1.
TERMINOLOGY
Crystallisation
the
is
polymerised form
of
Elastomer
Any member
IRC:
83 (Part II)-1987
eslike-properties,
vulcanisation and possessing rubber
pecially the ability to regain shape almost completely after large
after
deformation.
913.4.
Elastomeric Bearing
Engineer
The Engineer-in-Charge,
tion,
913.6.
Inspector
Authorised
Laminate
layer
of
reinforcing
material
integrally
restrain
to
lateral
Laminated Beariqg
bonded
the
elastomer and
Ethyl
Propylene Dimonomer (EPDM)
Isobutanc
Isoprene Copolymer (IIR) Chloro- Isoprene Copolymer
(CIIR)
Synthetic rubber like materials capable of being used in
bridge bearings by the process of vulcanisation (not permitted by
this Code) but have enjoyed limited use in various parts of the
world.
913.10.
A polymer
particularly
913.11.
occurring naturally
Havea
Ran
in
the
Brasiliensis.
Elastomer
IRC:
85 (Part Il)-1987
Shore Hardness
913.12.
etc.).
914.
NOTATIONS
bo
-.-
common
common
to that
Fig. 8
elastic
of
steel/
concrete in superstructure
Eo
Et
Efd
Apparent
Elastic
elastic
modulus of bearing
Equivalent elastic modulus of concrete in superstructure accounting for creep, shrinkage, etc.
G m
Shear modulus
Outer dimension
ho
n.hi
h*
ht
hm*x, h*i*
hi
Hd
H ett m
t
of h permitted
8
maximum
load
horizontal
used
acceptance
in
testing
{Appendix 2)
I
mm
L m
moment
2 c, overall length
** *"'
of
of bearing
total
in superstructure
layers
permissible
number
elastomer layers
Nd
that
maximum
MmoK
common to
of
internal
IRC
Nmat
Nn.tn
Nt*$i
maximum permissible N,
* minimum permissible N
83 (Part U)-1987
design capacity
design capacity
cover)
om
>d, ad
i, m
maximum
<<.
max
maximum
A<*
Imposed
A'<*
Vertical deformation
a=
A*
Y*
v 6 i v| 4
a>*
TfH
~t
Tf
*i
(if
any)
AM,
layer of
(across 1)
p
support
'6'
*b*
*l*
(if
(if
wm
Shear
stress
Shear
stress
Note
915.1.
Raw
MATERIALS
Mftterlal
manufacture of
bearing.
915.1.1. Grades of raw elastomer of proven use in elastomeric bearings, with low crystallisation rates and adequate shelf
life (e.g. Neoprene WRT, Bayprene
110, skyprene B-5 and
Denka S-40V) shall be used.
915.1.2.
No
IRC
3 (Part
Uyim
ROTATION OF AN INTERNAL
ELASTOMER LAYER
Fig. 8.
Elastomer* bearing
General features
IRC
83 (Part II>-!9S7
915.1.3.
IS3400-
pt
EPDM
915.1.4.
and other similar candidate elastomers for
bridge bearing use shall not be permitted.
915.1.5. Polymer identification Test shall be carried
out as
per ASTM D3677 by infrared spectro photometry and.
the spectra
shall be comparable to a reference sample of
,
polychloroprene
915.2.
Properties
The elastomer
Table
shall
conform
in
1.
Table
1.
(Refer Clause 935.2)
Properties op Elastomer
Property
Unit
Value of the
Specification reference
(1)
(2)
Physical properties
1.1.
tfardnesa
1.2.
Minimum
2.
(3)
(4)
irhd
IS
3400 (Part
II)
*05
MPa
IS
3400 (Part
1)
17
IS
3400 (Part
I)
400
IS : 3400 (Part X)
duration
temperature
tensile
Strength
1.3.
characteristic
specified
Minimum
elongation at break
Maximum
compression
set
(h)
C.R.
+0
CQ
100
35
to 24-2)
3.
Accelerated ageing
IS : 3400(Part IV)
duration
temperature
(h)
(C)
70
100
1
C.R.
3.1.
in
3.2.
Maximum change
hardness
IRHD
13
13
Maximum change
in tensile strength
3 3.
Maximum change
-30
in elongation
IRC
83 (Part II)-1987
915.2.1.
be
less
determined according
less
plates
not be
915.2.3.
For elastomeric bearings' (CR) used in adverse
climatic conditions the following ozone resistance test shall be
satisfied
The ozone resistance of elastomer shall be proved satisfactory when assessed by test according to IS 34CO Pait XX.
The strain, temperature, duration and ozone concentration for
:
the test
volume
Note
only
be
purpose of
this
Code.
916.
91M
DESIGN
to bearing
values as specified
'/*
IRC
in
(1)
Nownalloadt
(2)
Horizontal load Hi
(3)
Imposed
(4)
Rotation ad
6.
Nd
translation
Aj
seismic,
wind,
critical
etc.
values from
shall
be
'b'
and length
IRC:
limits given in design criteria 916.3.3. to 916.3.7. shall
be
made
for
seismic,
83 (Part ID-1987
Plan Dimensions
6.2.
916.2.1.
shall be preferred.
permitted
if
916.3.
916.2.2.
If bearings conforming to standard plan
arc, used the following design criteria shall be satisfied
(i)
(ii)
dimensions
:
The design \crtical load A'j shall not bs greater than A'msj nor less
ihan Nntm given in Appendix J (corresponding to the size Index No.)
The average normal sues*
(iii)
(iv)
6
(v)
mm
mm
maximum
of
(vi)
(vii)
The number of
Thickness of
and 4
steel
mm for hi =
laminates shall
12
be
mm
for h>
and 10
mm
mm.
those
916.3.
Design Rules
(iv)
in
mm
mm
12 mm
16 mm (for special use)
10
916.3.2.
to
'lit*
maximum
mm
mm
bearings.
9
IRC
83 (Part
Uyml
916.3.3.
internal layers
criteria
satisfy
the number of
the following
(1)
Ml bo
(2)
Note
<
<
& >
(3)
(4)
/?,
(mm)8
(5)
//.
(mm) '3
bJ5
(6)
Mmm)
(7)
(8)
S>
<
to
bd\0
10
16
12
mm
6
12
mm
where
<
mm
Transition
916.3.4.
(1)
< 0.7
7a
7bd
= Am/^'+
or in case of
7d
7u
(where
x ln d
is
in
MPa)
co-existing
= {7U1 + 7^Y
i%
Rotation
916.3.5.
(1)
following
wbere
ad
(J
H.
aft,,
ctd
:
max
ou<f
ana
or in case of
Note
(otftd
a<,
0.5
am
hi
aid co-existing
b -f
For calculating
mac
aut l){b
a<, a,
shall be taken as 10
10
A/P
IRC
83 (Part 11)1987
for simply
ou
916.3.6.
under any
y,i
< 0.2 +
10
MPa >
be
satisfied
-r
<y,
>
MPa
<
MP*
(X
0.1
*m
916.3.7.
where
shall
critical
5 a/S .MP*
where am
co-cxists
Ta
jj^j- (b-
'Ahi
917.
-|-
/* a/,)
FABRICATION
Casting of elements
is
in
separate
cutting
units
from
ted.
of
all
IRC
83 (Part 1I)-1987
bonding by vulcanisation.
used.
917.5.
Spacers used in mould to ensure cover and location
of laminates shall be of minimum size and number practicable.
Any hole at surface or in edge cover shall be filled in subsequently.
917.6.
Care snail be taken to ensure uniform vulcanising
conditions and homogeneity of elastomer through the surface and
body of the bearing.
917.7.
The bearings shall be
specified in Table 2.
Table
2.
fabricated
Tolerances
TOLERANCES
ITEMS
i.
2.
3.
(/,
0, +
bo)
mm
-0. +.5%^
(he-)
Parallelism
(a)
Of top
200
in
in 100
4.
(b)
Of one side
as datum
(a)
(a)
20% (max* of 2
0, +
mm
3 mm,
10%
(l t b)
(c) Parallelism
ram)
4-
in 100
917.8.
The vulcanising equipment/press should be such that
between the plattens of the press the pressure and temperature are
uniform and capable of being maintained at constant values as
required for effecting an uniform vulcanisation of the bearing.
917.9.
The
moulding dies
utilised for
manufacturing the
bearings should be so set inside the platten of the press so that the
pressure developed during vulcanisation of the product is evenly
distributed and the thickness maintained at all places are within
acceptable tolerance limits taking into consideration, the shrinkage
allowance of vulcaniz&te.
12
lRC:83(Part!f)-l987
The
917.10.
metal
the
compound
which
raw
dies
for
vulcanisation,
place.
918.
ACCEPTANCE SPECIFICATION
be
918.1.2.
Acceptance testing shall be commenced with the
prior submittal of testing programme by the manufacturer to the
engineer and after obtaining his approval.
918.1.3.
Any acceptance testing delayed beyond f80 days of
production shall require special approval of the engineer and modified acceptance specification, if deemed necessary by him.
inspector
with
satisfaction.
918.1.5.
Lot by
lot
inspection
made.
13
and
acceptance
shall
be
IRC:
83 {Part ID-198"
Acceptance Lot
918.2.
lot shall
be
of acceptance
(i)
tot size
of 24 or
larger
number of bearings
shall be defined as a
larg lot.
(ii)
lot lize
The
level of
the following
Level
two
1
levels
acceptance testing
inspec918.3.1.
Acceptance testing level
is a higher level
tion and shall be applicable to large lots only, unless otherwise
This shall involve manufacture of
specified (Clause 918.2.3.).
two extra bearings for each lotto be used as test bearing and
eventually consumed in destructive testing.
1
918.3.2.
Acceptance testing level 2 shall be applicable to
small lots only, unless otherwise specified and shall not involve any
destructive testing of finished bearings.
918.3.2.1.
Acceptance inspection level 1 may be specified
sole discretion of the engineer, taking into account the
special importance of bridge project, for small lots also under the
(Clause 918.5).
The
purview of special acceptance inspection
cost of extra test bearings, in such cases shall be borne by the user,
at the
14
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83 {Part I!)-1987
918.4.
Acceptance
testing shall
comprise
General inspection
Test on specially moulded
test pieces
Acceptance testing
918.4.1.
measurement of various
General inspection
918.4.1.1.
of
bearings
All
(1)
level
lor
in
All bearings
(2)
specified in
Table
of the
lot
shall be
checked
for tolerances
2.
axial
to an
(3) All bearings of the lot shall be subjected
load to correspond to a, 15 MPa applied in steps and held constant while visual examination is made to check for discernible
defects like
Misalignment of reinforcing plates
Poor bond
at lamioate/steel interface
Variation in hi or h
MPa
shall
(of the
mean
value).
918.4.1.2.
IRC
The
(3)
quality
characteristics
be
to
tested
are
listed
.3.;
see
Note
below)
Elongation
Note
belovO
For
Specific gravity
;:
0.2
Hardness
(Table
1.1)
Tensile strength
(Table
12)
break
(Table
1.3)
set
(Table 1-2)
at
Compression
Ash content
Elongation
Note 2
0.5 "..
Accelerated ageing
(Table
Adhesion strength
(Clause 915.2.2.)
3)
Ozone resistance test can be waived b> the engineer for bearings
of CR, when satisfactory results of ozone resistance tests on similar
grade of elastomer may be available from process control records or
development test data furnished by the manufacturer.
Where such process control data are not available or the frequency
of testing not deemed adequate, ozone resistance test shall be mandatory for acceptance of bearings of CR.
Ho* ever,
Proem and
9 8.4.
.3.
(I)
Two
resistance
by an
random from
the lot as
IRC :8.MPartII)-1987
test
These
bearings.
bearings
shall
from the
be excluded
lot
accepted.
(2).
The following
be conducted on
tests shall
test
bearings:
The
to
test specifications
those given
in
Appendix
and acceptance
Acceptance testing
918.4.2.
918.4.2.1.
criteria
conform
shall
2.
level
General inspection
all
This shall
conform
to
the
respects.
918.4.2.2.
This shall
Test on specially moulded test pieces :
to the provisions in Clause 918.4.1.2. in all respects.
conform
91 S.4.2.3.
Test on complete bearings
Test for determination
of shear modulus shall be conducted using two bearings of the lot
:
of
selected at random and conforming to relevant provisions
Clause 918.4.1.3. These bearings shall, however, be part of the lot
accepted.
918.5.
918.5.1.
following:
acceptance inspection
may comprise
the
(1)
Acceptance testing
(2)
'
(3)
(4)
level
tests not
specifications laid
covered by
down by
this
918.5.2.
Special acceptance inspection
under the following conditions:
(1) Special contract
to the
the engineer.
may
be
agreement
17
.specified
fRC
83 (Part II>1987
91 8. 6.
Inspection Certificate
the
lot
shall
be
rejected
any
918.6.2.
In case any bearing is found defective to
quality characteristic, discerned by general inspection specified in
Clauses 918.4.1.1. and 918.4.2.1; tests on specially moulded test
pieces and complete bearings as applicable according to Clauses
918.4.1.2; 918.4.1.3; 918.4.2.2. and 918.4.2.3. shall nevertheless be
completed. If the said lot, rejected by general inspection, satisfies
the acceptance criteria in respect of these other tests, the lot and
individual bearings found defective shall be clearly identified in the
inspection certificate.
918.6.3.
The manufacturer shall obtain from the inspector,
immediately on completion of his inspection, an inspection certificate which shall include the details of a lot or lots accepted/
rejected by him and records of all test measurements.
918.7.
The manufacturer
each
lot
of bearing under
acceptance:
That an adequate system of continuous quality control was operated
to
his plant.
on demand.
IRC:
83 (Part II).1987
918.7.1.
A higher level certification of the process quality
control shall be called for at the sole discretion of the engineer in
special cases e.g. where adequate historical information about the
process from acceptance inspection of bearings similar to those
comprising the lot under inspection produced in the same plant is
not available with the engineer or in case of any evidence of process
or acceptance control being deemed unsatisfactory.
The higher
level certification shall comprise submittal of a complete quality
control report as given in Appendix 3, supplementing the quality
control certificate.
918.8.
918.8.1.
Acceptance
The manufacturer
shall
furnish
the
following
to
(1)
(2)
918.8.2.
The manufacturer
shall furnish
any supplementary
down by him,
without any
prejudice to his right to reject the lot. The entire cost of such
supplementary inspection shall be borne by the manufacturer.
918.8.4.
sple authority for acceptance
Engineer shall be
of a lot on scrutiny of the certificates according to Clause 918.8.1.
with any supplementary evidence according to Clauses
along
918.8.2. and 918.8.3; and complete satisfaction therewith.
918.8.5.
In case of rejection of a lot, engineer shall reserve
the right to call for special acceptance inspection for the succeeding
lots offered for inspection, according to the specifications laid down
by him. The entire cost, of such tightened inspection shall be
borne by the manufacturer.
919.
919.1.
Bearings shall be transported to bridge site after final
acceptance by engineer and shall be accompanied by an authenticated copy of the certificate to that effect.
19
IRC
IIH987
83 (Part
919.2.
the bearings,
An
appended:
Name
of manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Elastomer grade used
Bearing dimensions
Production batch No.
Acceptance lot No.
Date of testing
Specific bridge location,
if
any
919.3.
All bearings shall have suitable
index markings
identifying the information given in Clause 919.2.
The markings
shall be made in indelible ink or flexible paint and if practicable
should be visible after installation. The top of the bearing and
direction of installation shall be indicated.
INSTALLATION
920
920.1.
Care shall be taken in packing, transportation,
storage and handling to avoid any mechanical damage, contamination with oil, grease and dirt, undue exposure to sunlight and
weather.
920.2.
on a single
line
of support
is
not permitted.
920.3.
All the bearings installed along a single
support shall be of identical dimensions.
line
of
920.4.
Bearings must be placed between true horizontal
surfaces (maximum tolerance 0.2 per cent perpendicular to load)
and at true plan position of their control lines marked on receiving
surfaces (maximum tolerance
Concrete surfaces shall
3 mm).
be free from local irregularities (maximum tolerance
1mm in
height).
920.4.1.
are permitted.
920.5.
For cast-in-place concrete construction of superstrucwhere bearings arc installed prior to its concreting, the forms
around the bearings shall be soft enough for easy removal. Forms
ture,
20
IRC
83 (Part 11)4987
concrete of
OUADE C - 30 MIN4MUM fOU
PEDESTAL
,
ICO
an
MN.
"
,
bo
SURFACES LEV1LLE0
true
ISO
min.
FE DISTAL
Fig. 9.
21
IRC
8-MPart IIH987
shall
mortar
fixing
of
920.7.
As a measure of ample safety against accidental
displacement, the bearings shall be placed in a recess as shown in
Fig. 9.
(This provision shall not be deemed to secure bearings
against displacement for the purpose of design).'
MAINTENANCE
921.
921.1.
The
bearings
shall
tenance care.
Arrangements
made
for
in detailing
a possible arrangement).
Note
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IRC
83
(Pan
II
1-1987
Appcmhx
1*1
ONS
All tests shall be conducted on test bcnrings (or sections taken therefrom)
at random from the lot under acceptance testing.
1.
chosen
All testing shall be conducted by skilled personnel under competent supervision with adequate experience in rubber testing, to the complete satisfaction
of the inspector.
2.
3.
4.
No
done
at
room
temperatures.
5.
Bearing sections shali be cut from test bearings without overheating the
rubber and with smooth-cut square edges and no after treatment of the
6.
may
8.
test
precede
thai of
G, when both
tests are
bearings.
All details of test equipment and method shall be furnished with the
submittal of the acceptance testing programme according to Clause 918.1 2.
of text.
Scope
The
test shall
determine
tire
of shear modulus
value
under specified
Test Piece
T*o
test bearings.
8.3.
Test Procedure
8.3*. 1.
Test assembly- as
8.3.2.
horizontal
loading.
in Fig. 10(a).
:
8.3 3.
Rate of loading A\ e,t corresponding to 9m 5
shall be
shall be gradually
held constant during test and the horizontal loading
increased to yield a -shear stress rate of approximately 0.05 to 0.1 MPa per
minute.
:
8.3.4.
be increased upto
equal to h.
24
MPa
corresponds
shali
to horizontal deflection
IRC
83 (Part Ii>l**7
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>
TEST ASSEMBLY
SHEAR STB AM
T
n /A
T/A
V,MP
Measurement
8.3.5.
at
9.
10,
ton IT
sTUAtfi
ft
Load and
less
deflection
than
measurements
shall
be made
5.
Evaluation
V.I.
modulus
determined as shown
ra Tig. 10 (b).
25
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83 (Part
within
20%
The
9.2,
damage
Note
10.
IIH987
test result
deemed satisfactory
be
shall
if
deter mined
is
For
used for
Scope
10.1.
The
test shall
specified short
10.2.
Test Piece
Two
test bearing*.
Conditioning load
10.3.2.
The load
shall be
retained
before test loading.
Rate of loading
10.3.3.
10
for
(a)
The
1 1
0.5
axial load
is
10.3.4.
10.3.5.
Measurement
Load and
deflection
upto
a*
- 2
Nt$ t t
MPa
increased gradually at a
minute.
to
a*
20
measurements
in
S.
MPa.
shall be
made
Deflection shall be
Evalnatkm
10.4.
modulus E under
Test Procedure
10.3.
10.3. 1
elastic
compressive
Acceptance Criteria
10.5.
11.
Strength
Scope
11.1.
This
elastomer and
test
shall
steel laminate.
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ANNEXURS
TO
11
-a
*
'
.A
"
'
1.0
TOP PLATEN
BEARING-A
CONCRETE SHEARING
BLOCK
BEARING-B
BOTTOM PLATEN
(o)
(b)
TEST ASSEMBLY
Fig. 11.
Determination of
MPo/MIN.)
clastic
modal as
IRC
83 (Part II)-1987
Test Piece
li.2.
Two
identic*! test piece* thai) be cut from the test bearing. The plan
test piece shall not be less than
100
x 200
dimensions
mm
of each
mm
Fig. 12.
Two
test
Teat Procedure
11.3.
11.3.1.
Teat assembly
as
shown
in Fig. 12.
MOUMT1N4 FIAT K
UOUMTINO LOACMW*
piatis aicsssio
oa raoriLto to
ratviwT suppAoe
* H
M O^AOUALtV
INCACASCO TO
N U.t
aoo
Determination of adhesion strength
Fig. 12.
11.3.2.
is
Maximum
test
loading
N i($t
corresponding to a
<s
MPa
maximum
yielding r
11.4.
MPa.
.5.
shall
be increased gradual'
*
'
opto
a
p
"
Evaluation
12.
,.
Jh f U8t piccc * aic 10 bc l adcd "her till the failure of the steel laminate
or till the irreversible squeezing out of elastomer whichever is earlier. The test
assembly and the test pieces may be identical to Clause 8. However^a small
section (not less than 100 x 200 mm) cut from test bearing and testing to failure
by placing direct y between the plates of the testing machine shall also be permitted. The rate of loading shall not exceed 10 MPa per minute.
The result of the
test shall be deemed satisfactory if the o
w at failure is not less than 60 MPa.
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IRC
83 (Part II)-1987
Appendix 3
1.1.
A general description of the system of quality control including
sampling testing and quality control records and/or charts ',$ed.
Test
1.2.
results
for
the
quality characteristics
mentioned
in
Clause
918.4.1.2.(3).
1.3.
The information shall pertain to a period not kss than 180 days of
production of the same grade of clastomeric and the type of bearings as under
acceptance.
Engineer shall reserve the right to call for the above rcpoit at any
1.4.
stage of acceptance inspection, before and after acceptance testing.
2.
Mean, standard deviation, range and minimum values of the
following characteristics shall be reported for the period of report mentioned in
para
1.3.
Elongation
at
Compression
break
set
Accelerated ageing
Shear modulus
3.
of
this
The
test
methods
shall
conform
to those
mentioned
in
Clause 918.4.
Code.
4.
The results reported shall be based on random sampling. In case of
more than one tesi measurement of any characteristics from a single batch, their
mean value shall only be taken into account as representative of the batch.
The test results reported shall represent a grand lot comprising not less
than 50 separate inspection lots.
Results of ozone resistance tests according to Clause 915.2.3. and
5.
frequency of testing shall be reported.
Results of
finished bearings
may
tests
also be reported.
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conducted on
moulded samples of