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DOCUMENT NO DATE
PROJECT: SARDAR PATEL GUJARAT CRICKET STADIUM AT MOTERA, AHMEDABAD
O16213-C-SA-01-DC-0205 03.10.2017
DESIGNED CHECKED SHEET
TITLE: METHODOLOGY FOR REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS
MGP NRM

METHODOLOGY FOR
REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS
 Tricon Polymers Pvt Ltd
METHODOLOGY FOR REPLACEMENT OF BEARNGS FOR GCA STADIUM:-

Maximum Load coming on the bearing for one span shall be calculated.
Hydraulic jacks of suitable capacity with factor of safety to be calculated considering 2 or 4 jacks
Per Span (For Example if 2 jacks are considered for a total load of 40 MT, then each jack shall
have a capacity of 30 MT with a factor of safety of 1.5 (i.e. 40 / 2 x 1.5).
Height of jack shall be in such a manner that it can be placed between the soffit of the Beam
(Which is resting on the bearing) and the top of the corbel or supporting arrangement (over which
jack has to be placed).
Wherever work space is not available in the corbel then external staging or other supporting
arrangements shall be provided.
Remove expansion joint arrangement (Where ever required).
Ensure span is free of any other obstructions.
Keep ready the arrangement.
Take all safety precautions before commencement of works.
Place the Jacks at the appropriate jacking locations.
Connect the Jacks to the common manifold.
Operate the power pack slowly and lift the span by 6 to 10 mm so that bearings are getting free.
Take out the bearings and clean the area.
Place the new bearings on the Corbels / pedestals to its true Orientations.
Lower the span on the bearings.
Repeat the same for other spans.
Restore expansion joints where ever required.
Remove the staging arrangements and clear the area.

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