FYFE DEVELOPMENTS

The Fyfe Disc

Bearing

Getty Museum Transitway, Los Angeles Ca.

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Table of Contents
Page

1 Bearing Features 9 Standard Design for 16.3 MPa

(2,356 psi) Allowable Pressure on
2 Design Criteria and Testing Concrete Support

3 Standard Uni-Directional 10 High Horizontal Force Design and

(Guided) Bearing Drawing* Design Information Required for
Special Designs
4 Standard Uni-Directional
(Guided) Bearing Data* 11 Up-Lift Bearing Details

5 Standard Multi-Directional 12-13 Alternate Connection and

(Non-Guided) Bearing Drawing* Replaceability Details

6 Standard Multi-Directional 14 Seismic Designs

(Non-Guided) Bearing Data*
15 Installation Procedures
7 Standard Fixed Bearing Drawing*
16 Recommended Specifications
8 Standard Fixed Bearing Data*
*20.96 MPa (3000 psi) average pressure on
Base Plate on Support.
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Units

Units are in Metric S.I. System and (Imperial) Nomenclature

Distance: millimeters and (inches) mm = millimeter in = inches
Load: Kilonewtons and (kips) kN = Kilonewton kip = 1000 Pounds
Pressure: Megapascal and (Pounds per MPa = Megapascal psi = Pounds per
square inch) cm = centimeter square inch

Conversions
One kip is 1,000 Pounds
One Metric ton is 2,204.6 Pounds
One Megapascal is a Newton per
millimeter squared.
To convert from kip to kN, multiply by
4.4482 (Converse 0.2248)
To convert from psi to MPa, multiply by
0.006895 (Converse 145.04)
Note:
When ultimate limit state design data given
on plans, designer needs to provide Fyfe
Developments with load factors.
Data in this literature is allowable working
stress design.

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1 Fyfe Developments High Load Structural Bearings
“The Fyfe Disc” Bearing Features
1. The unique shear restriction mechanism uses Tyfo®
alloy to allow rotation with uniform distribution of forces
between bearings in the structure.
2. “The Fyfe Disc” Gives Bearings:
A) Long term durability (resistant to oils,
solvents, oxidation, ozone, moisture and other a m b i -
ent conditions).
B) Low temperature flexibility to -73ºC (-99ºF).
C) Design operating temperature range -73ºC to 121ºC
(-99ºF to 250ºF).
D) Salt water resistance.
3. High rotational capacity and the ability to rotate at
low loads:
“The Fyfe Disc” is designed to rotate up to 4% (0.04
radians). (The shift in center of gravity is low within
structural design guideline of less than 3% of the col-
umn diameter at 1% rotation.) Full rotation at low loads
is accommodated within the bearing.
4. Unique Design Principle:
A) The shear restriction mechanism eliminates shear on
“The Fyfe Disc” element due to horizontal forces while
allowing high vertical loading on the unique material.
The result is a compact bearing.
B) Structural Elements have been tested to 700 MPa
(101,000 psi) without material failure. “The Fyfe Disc”
is conservatively designed to a maximum design load
of 35 MPa (5,076 psi) on the Tyfo® Material.
5. Bearing is uncomplicated:
Rotation element is without critical tolerances compared
to pots with sealing ring or curved mating sliding surface
bearings. No greasing or PTFE lining is required to
accomodate rotations.
6. Bearing design is low in overall height and is com-
pact in plan size; Final plan size based on connection
details and displacement requirements.
7.
Confined Virgin PTFE Horizontal Sliding Surface:
PTFE provides low coefficient of friction against the
bright annealed finished (less than 0.127µm (5 µin)
root mean square finish) stainless steel. Less than 0.03
coefficient at 10.4 MPa (1508 psi) Test reports available
for friction values at dynamic seismic cycling.
8.
Easy Design for High Horizontal Force:
For designs where the horizontal force is above 25%
of the total vertical load, a larger shear restriction
mechanism is introduced. See page 10 for details.
Standard designs for 10% and 25% are given.
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9. Internal Up-lift Restraint:
Special bolts with Tyfo® alloy rotation elements
provide up-lift restraint while allowing rotation at
the same time. See page 11 for details.
10. Alternate connection details to all types of
structures given: See pages 12 and 13.
11. Basic bearings are standard production
packages, special features are selected by
designers from alternate anchorage details.
12. Special replaceability details for minimized
jacking: See pages 12 and 13.
13. Ease of inspection: Rotation element visible
from all sides.
14. Bearings are made of steel: In the field of
structural bearings, steel is a proven material.
Special steels are available if specified. Fiber
reinforced plate proposals are available.
15. Unique Disc shape eliminates stress point
“V” used in older designs.
16. Seismic and Base Isolation Designs
available: See page 14.
17. The TYFO® element is an excellent dampen-
ing material for vibrations:
The damping ratio is 0.056 for “The Fyfe
Disc.”
18.
“The Fyfe Disc” elements are self-aligning
when specified.
19.
Flexible guides are available.
20.
Jacking Ports: See details on page 15.
21.
The shear restriction mechanism can be
modified to allow lateral movement for a
series of fixed and uni-directional bearings.
22.
A List of Project Installations is available
Service Available
We at Fyfe Developments will, at no obligation
to the Engineer, provide assistance, prepare
proposal drawings and do computer designs for
special structural bearing designs.
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Design Basis
“The Fyfe Disc”
1. The Design coefficient of friction between bright annealed stainless steel
and PTFE at design load is less than 3% at less than 25.4mm (1 in) per
minute sliding speed.
2. The pressure on the Virgin PTFE horizontal surface in contact with the
stainless steel is a maximum of 24.1 MPa (3500 psi). (The force on the
mechanically fastened PTFE guides is designed for 45 MPa (6526 psi)
maximum). (Special PTFE composite guides can be used for higher pres-
sures.)
3. Dimples can be added in the PTFE if specified or required by the engineer.
Typical pockets are 7mm (0.275 in) in diameter, 2mm (0.078 in) deep, and
occupy greater than 20% of the PTFE surface area. Add 0.4mm (0.016 in)
to the overall bearing thickness for use of dimples . High quality silicone
grease shall be used.
4. The working compressive stress on “The Fyfe Disc” is up to 35 MPa
(5,076 psi).
5. Long term deflection of “The Fyfe Disc” is less than 7% of element thick-
ness. (For initial load deflection characteristics, see Test Report)

Plate Design
1. The standard lower bearing plate is designed for 20.68 MPa (3000 psi)
pressure on the concrete or grout. Add-on masonry plate sizing is available
upon request.

Testing
“The Fyfe Disc” Bearing, using the Tyfo® Structural element concept has
evolved from years of research development and field observations.
Testing has been carried out on “The Fyfe Disc” elements to twenty times
the design load with full material recovery.
Where testing is required, it is recommended that the production bearings
be tested. This could be carried out on the TYFO® Load Test Machines.

High Load Test Machine at LeTourneau University

Vertical Load Capacity 8,896kN (2,000 kips)
Horizontal Load Capacity 1,690kN (380 kips)
Horizontal Displacement ±45.7cm (±18in.)

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2U Uni-Directional Bearing

A A

Plan View

Stainless Steel Sheet Ring Restraint

Stainless 1.6mm (0.063 in) thick TFE Disc
Steel Strip 5 µ in rms finish (recessed & bonded)
(seal welded all around edges) Top Plate
G Keeper Plates

D H
C TFE Guide Strip
Upper Bearing Plate
Tyfo® Disc
Tyfo® Pin (shear mechanism) Lower Bearing Plate
Rotation
A

Section A - A

Uni-Directional Fyfe Disc Bearing (Side - Guided)

Not to Scale

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Model No. 2U - 135 2U - 200 2U - 300 2U - 450 2U - 600 2U - 800
kN 600 889 1334 2000 2668 3558
Load Kips 135 200 300 450 600 800
A mm/in. 211/8.31 257/10.12 315/12.40 384/15.12 445/17.52 513/20.20
10% mm/in. 13/0.51 13/0.51 13/0.51 25/0.98 25/0.98 32/1.26
B
25% mm/in. 13/0.51 13/0.51 13/0.51 25/0.98 25/0.98 32/1.26
10% mm/in. 40/1.57 42/1.65 46/1.81 73/2.87 78/3.07 96/3.78
C
25% mm/in. 40/1.57 42/1.65 46/1.81 73/2.87 78/3.07 96/3.78
10% mm/in. 326/12.83 372/14.65 430/16.93 499/19.65 585/23.03 679/26.73
F
25% mm/in. 352/13.86 423/16.65 532/20.94 677/26.65 738/29.10 806/31.73
10% mm/in. 52/2.05 54/2.13 58/2.28 85/3.35 93/3.66 114/4.49
D
25% mm/in. 55/2.17 63/2.48 74/2.91 110/4.33 115/4.53 133/5.24
10% mm/in. 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 15/0.59 18/0.71
G
25% mm/in. 15/0.59 21/0.83 28/1.10 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46
10% mm/in. 18/0.71 18/0.71 25/0.98 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73
H
25% mm/in. 18/0.71 18/0.71 25/0.98 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73

Model No. 2U - 1000 2U - 1150 2U - 1300 2U - 1600 2U - 1800 2U - 2025

kN 4448 5115 5782 7117 8006 9007
Load Kips 1000 1150 1300 1600 1800 2025
A mm/in. 574/22.60 615/24.21 653/25.71 724/28.50 770/30.31 815/32.09
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97
B
25% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97
10% mm/in. 110/4.33 112/4.41 115/4.53 134/5.28 149/5.87 151/5.94
C
25% mm/in. 110/4.33 112/4.41 115/4.53 134/5.28 149/5.87 151/5.94
10% mm/in. 740/29.13 781/30.75 819/32.24 915/36.02 961/37.83 1032/40.63
F
25% mm/in. 867/34.13 908/35.75 946/37.24 1017/40.04 1063/41.85 1108/43.62
10% mm/in. 128/5.04 134/5.28 137/5.39 159/6.26 174/6.85 179/7.05
D
25% mm/in. 147/5.79 149/5.87 152/5.98 171/6.73 186/7.32 188/7.40
10% mm/in. 18/0.71 22/0.87 22/0.87 25/0.98 25/0.98 28/1.10
G
25% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46
H
25% mm/in. 56/2.20 63/2.48 63/2.48 69/2.72 75/2.95 75/2.95

Model No. 2U - 2225 2U - 2425 2U - 2625 2U - 2825 2U - 3000 2U - 3150

kN 9897 10786 11676 12566 13344 14011
Load Kips 2225 2425 2625 2825 3000 3150
A mm/in. 856/33.70 892/35.12 930/36.61 963/37.91 993/39.09 1019/40.12
10% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.20 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48
B
25% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.20 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48
10% mm/in. 154/6.06 169/6.65 185/7.28 187/7.36 189/7.44 190/7.48
C
25% mm/in. 154/6.06 169/6.65 185/7.28 187/7.36 189/7.44 190/7.48
10% mm/in. 1073/42.24 1108/43.62 1172/46.14 1205/47.44 1235/48.62 1312/51.65
F
25% mm/in. 1314/51.73 1350/53.15 1414/55.67 1450/57.08 1493/58.78 1518/59.76
10% mm/in. 182/7.17 197/7.76 216/8.50 218/8.58 220/8.66 227/8.94
D
25% mm/in. 191/7.52 206/8.11 222/8.74 231/9.09 233/9.17 234/9.21
10% mm/in. 28/1.10 28/1.10 31/1.22 31/1.22 31/1.22 37/1.46
G
25% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 44/1.73 44/1.73
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 44/1.73 44/1.73
H
25% mm/in. 75/2.95 75/2.95 89/3.50 89/3.50 89/3.50 89/3.50

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Model No. 2U - 3350 2U - 3650 2U - 3800 2U - 4050 2U - 4450 2U - 4700
kN 14901 16236 16903 18015 19794 20906
Load Kips 3350 3650 3800 4050 4450 4700
A mm/in. 1049/41.30 1095/43.11 1118/44.02 1153/45.39 1209/47.60 1242/48.90
10% mm/in. 63/2.48 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72
B
25% mm/in. 63/2.48 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72
10% mm/in. 193/7.60 207/8.15 208/8.19 211/8.31 215/8.46 216/8.50
C
25% mm/in. 193/7.60 207/8.15 208/8.19 211/8.31 215/8.46 216/8.50
10% mm/in. 1342/52.83 1388/54.65 1411/55.55 1446/56.93 1502/59.13 1535/60.43
F
25% mm/in. 1552/61.10 1609/63.35 1633/64.29 1685/66.50 1741/68.54 1787/70.35
10% mm/in. 230/9.06 244/9.60 245/9.65 248/9.76 252/9.92 253/9.96
D
25% mm/in. 237/9.33 257/10.12 258/10.16 261/10.28 265/10.43 266/10.47
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46
G
25% mm/in. 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97 50/1.97 50/1.97 50/1.97
10% mm/in. 44/1.73 44/1.73 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97 50/1.97
H
25% mm/in. 94/3.70 101/3.98 101/3.98 107/4.21 107/4.21 114/4.49

Model No. 2U - 5200 2U - 5600 2U - 6000 2U - 6300 2U - 6875 2U - 7275

kN 23130 24910 26689 28023 30359 32360
Load Kips 5200 5600 6000 6300 6875 7275
A mm/in. 1308/51.20 1356/53.39 1405/55.31 1438/56.61 1504/59.21 1547/60.90
10% mm/in. 75/2.95 88/3.46 88/3.46 88/3.46 94/3.70 94/3.70
B
25% mm/in. 75/2.95 88/3.46 88/3.46 88/3.46 94/3.70 94/3.70
10% mm/in. 233/9.17 262/10.31 265/10.43 267/10.51 283/11.14 285/11.22
C
25% mm/in. 233/9.17 262/10.31 265/10.43 267/10.51 283/11.14 285/11.22
10% mm/in. 1576/62.05 1649/64.92 1698/66.85 1731/68.15 1797/70.75 1840/72.44
F
25% mm/in. 1867/73.50 1917/75.47 1981/77.99 2026/79.76 2096/82.52 2151/84.69
10% mm/in. 270/10.63 299/11.77 302/11.89 304/11.97 320/12.60 322/12.68
D
25% mm/in. 289/11.38 318/12.52 321/12.64 342/13.46 358/14.09 360/14.17
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46
G
25% mm/in. 56/2.20 56/2.20 56/2.20 75/2.95 75/2.95 75/2.95
10% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.20 56/2.20 56/2.20 56/2.20 63/2.48
H
25% mm/in. 120/4.72 120/4.72 126/4.96 133/5.24 133/5.24 139/5.47

Model No. 2U - 8100 2U - 8600 2U - 10000 Notes:

kN 36030 38254 44482
Load Kips 8100 8600 10000
A mm/in. 1631/64.21 1681/66.18 1814/71.42 To convert inches to
10% mm/in. 101/3.98 114/4.49 126/4.96 millimeters, multiply by 25.4.
B
25% mm/in. 101/3.98 114/4.49 126/4.96
10% mm/in. 306/12.05 334/13.15 366/14.41 To convert psi to MPa,
C Divide by 145.04.
25% mm/in. 306/12.05 334/13.15 366/14.41
10% mm/in. 1924/75.75 1975/77.76 2107/82.95
F
25% mm/in. 2251/88.62 2318/91.26 2463/96.97
10% mm/in. 343/13.50 371/14.61 403/15.87
D
25% mm/in. 381/15.00 422/16.61 467/18.39
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46
G
25% mm/in. 75/2.95 88/3.46 101/3.98
10% mm/in. 63/2.48 63/2.48 69/2.72
H
25% mm/in. 145/5.71 152/5.98 158/6.22

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Getty Museum Transit Structure,

location of Disc Bearing.

Getty Museum Transit Structure

in Los Angeles, CA. Completed 1995.
(Seismic Isolator Design)

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2M Multi-Directional Bearing

A A

Plan View

F
Ring Restraint
TFE Disc
(recessed & bonded)
Top Plate
Stainless Steel Sheet
1.6mm (0.063 in) thick
B 5 µ in rms finish
D (seal welded all around edges)
Upper Bearing Plate
Tyfo® Disc
Lower Bearing Plate
Tyfo® Pin (shear mechanism)
Rotation
A

Section A - A
Multii - Directional Fyfe Disc Bearing
Not to Scale

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Model No. 2M - 135 2M - 200 2M - 300 2M - 450 2M - 600 2M - 800

kN 600 889 1334 2000 2668 3558
Load Kips 135 200 300 450 600 800
A mm/in. 211/8.31 257/10.12 315/12.40 384/15.12 445/17.52 513/20.20
10% mm/in. 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 25/0.98 25/0.98 31/1.22
B
25% mm/in. 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 25/0.98 25/0.98 31/1.22
10% mm/in. 38/1.50 40/1.57 44/1.73 73/2.87 78/3.07 94/3.70
C
25% mm/in. 38/1.50 40/1.57 44/1.73 73/2.87 78/3.07 94/3.70
E mm/in. 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 18/0.72 18/0.72 18/0.72
F mm/in. 211/8.31 257/10.12 315/12.4 384/15.12 445/17.52 513/ 20.20
D mm/in. 50/1.97 52/2.05 56/2.20 91/3.58 96/3.78 112/4.41

Model No. 2M - 1000 2M - 1150 2M - 1300 2M - 1600 2M - 1800 2M - 2025

kN 4448 5115 5782 7117 8006 9007
Load Kips 1000 1150 1300 1600 1800 2025
A mm/in. 574/22.60 615/24.21 653/25.71 726/28.61 770/30.31 815/32.10
10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97
B
25% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97
10% mm/in. 110/4.33 112/4.41 115/4.53 134/5.28 149/5.87 151/5.94
C
25% mm/in. 110/4.33 112/4.41 115/4.53 134/5.28 149/5.87 151/5.94
E mm/in. 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71
F mm/in. 574/22.60 615/24.21 653/25.71 726/28.61 770/30.31 815/32.10
D mm/in. 128/5.04 130/5.22 133/5.34 152/5.98 167/6.57 169/6.65

Model No. 2M - 2225 2M - 2425 2M - 2625 2M - 2825 2M - 3000 2M - 3150

kN 9897 10786 11676 12566 13344 14011
Load Kips 2225 2425 2625 2825 3000 3150
A mm/in. 856/33.70 892/35.12 930/36.61 963/37.91 993/39.09 1019/40.12
10% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.20 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48
B
25% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.20 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48
10% mm/in. 154/6.06 169/6.65 185/7.28 187/7.36 189/7.44 190/7.48
C
25% mm/in. 154/6.06 169/6.65 185/7.28 187/7.36 189/7.44 190/7.48
E mm/in. 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71
F mm/in. 856/33.70 892/35.12 930/36.61 963/37.91 993/39.09 1019/40.12
D mm/in. 172/6.77 187/7.36 203/7.99 205/8.04 207/8.15 208/8.19

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Model No. 2M - 3350 2M - 3650 2M - 3800 2M - 4050 2M - 4450 2M - 4700

kN 14901 16236 16903 18015 19794 20906
Load Kips 3350 3650 3800 4050 4450 4700
A mm/in. 1049/41.30 1095/43.10 1118/44.02 1153/45.4 1209/47.6 1242/48.90
10% mm/in. 63/2.48 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 75/2.95 75/2.95
B
25% mm/in. 63/2.48 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 75/2.95 75/2.95
10% mm/in. 193/7.60 207/8.15 208/8.19 211/8.31 227/8.94 228/8.98
C
25% mm/in. 193/7.60 207/8.15 208/8.19 211/8.31 227/8.94 228/8.98
E mm/in. 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71 18/0.71
F mm/in. 1049/41.30 1095/43.10 1118/44.02 1153/45.4 1209/47.6 1242/48.90
D mm/in. 9.39 10.05 10.12 10.25 10.95 11.05

Model No. 2M - 5200 2M - 5600 2M - 6000 2M - 6300 2M - 6875 2M - 7275

kN 23130 24910 26689 28023 30358 32360
Load Kips 5200 5600 6000 6300 6875 7275
A mm/in. 1308/51.50 1356/53.39 1405/55.31 1438/56.61 1504/59.21 1547/60.91
10% mm/in. 75/2.95 88/3.46 88/3.46 88/3.46 94/3.70 94/3.70
B
25% mm/in. 75/2.95 88/3.46 88/3.46 88/3.46 94/3.70 94/3.70
10% mm/in. 233/9.19 262/10.31 265/10.43 267/10.51 283/11.14 285/11.22
C
25% mm/in. 233/9.19 262/10.31 265/10.43 267/10.51 283/11.14 285/11.22
E mm/in. 25/0.98 25/0.98 25/0.98 25/0.98 25/0.98 25/0.98
F mm/in. 1308/51.50 1356/53.39 1405/55.31 438/56.61 1504/59.21 1547/60.91
D mm/in. 258/10.16 287/11.30 290/11.42 292/11.50 308/12.13 310/12.20

Notes:
Model No. 2M - 8100 2M - 8600 2M - 10000 1. Elastomeric Element is TYFO®
kN 36030 38254 44482 Polyurethane.
Load Kips 8100 8600 10000
A mm/in. 1631/64.21 1681/66.18 1814/71.42 2. Dimension C is under load.
10% mm/in. 101/3.98 114/4.49 126/4.96 3. Loads given are dead plus live
B plus earthquake.
25% mm/in. 101/3.98 114/4.49 126/4.96
306/12.05 366/14.41 4. Plate thicknesses are 0.76mm /
10% mm/in. 334/13.15 0.03 in. less than nominal.
C
25% mm/in. 306/12.05 334/13.15 366/14.41
To convert inches to millimeters,
E mm/in. 31/1.22 31/1.22 31/1.22 multiply by 25.4.
F mm/in. 1631/64.21 1681/66.18 1814/71.42 To convert psi to MPa,
divide by 145.04.
D mm/in. 337/13.27 365/14.37 397/15.63

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Cedar Road Flyover Bearings

Fixed but designed to allow for
creep, shrinkage and other effects.

Cedar Road Bridge

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 1F Fixed Bearing

A A

Plan View

Ring Restraint

B Upper Bearing Plate

C Tyfo® Disc

B Lower Bearing Plate

Tyfo® Pin (shear mechanism)

Rotation
A

Section A - A

Fixed Fyfe Disc Bearing

Not to Scale

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Model No. 1F - 135 1F - 200 1F - 300 1F - 450 1F - 600 1F - 800

kN 600 889 1334 2000 2668 3558
Load Kips 135 200 300 450 600 800

A mm/in. 211/8.30 257/10.12 315/12.40 384/15.12 445/17.52 513/20.20

10% mm/in. 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 25/0.98 25/0.98 31/1.22

B
25% mm/in. 12/0.47 12/0.47 12/0.47 25/0.98 25/0.98 31/1.22

10% mm/in. 38/1.50 40/1.57 44/1.73 73/2.89 78/3.07 94/3.70

C
25% mm/in. 38/1.50 40/1.57 44/1.73 73/2.89 78/3.07 94/3.70

Model No. 1F - 1000 1F - 1150 1F - 1300 1F - 1600 1F - 1800 1F - 2025

kN 4448 5115 5782 7117 8006 9007
Load Kips 1000 1150 1300 1600 1800 2025

A mm/in. 574/22.60 615/24.21 653/25.71 726/28.60 769/30.28 815/32.10

10% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97

B
25% mm/in. 37/1.46 37/1.46 37/1.46 44/1.73 50/1.97 50/1.97

10% mm/in. 110/4.33 112/4.41 115/4.53 134/5.28 149/5.88 151/5.94

C
25% mm/in. 110/4.33 112/4.41 115/4.53 134/5.28 149/5.88 151/5.94

Model No. 1F - 2225 1F - 2425 1F - 2625 1F - 2825 1F - 3000 1F - 3150

kN 9897 10786 11676 12566 13344 14011
Load Kips 2225 2425 2625 2825 3000 3150

A mm/in. 856/33.70 892/35.12 930/36.61 963/37.91 993/39.10 1019/40.12

10% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.21 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48

B
25% mm/in. 50/1.97 56/2.21 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48 63/2.48

10% mm/in. 154/6.06 169/6.65 185/7.28 187/7.36 189/7.44 190/7.48

C
25% mm/in. 154/6.06 169/6.65 185/7.28 187/7.36 189/7.44 190/7.48

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Model No. 1F - 3350 1F - 3650 1F - 3800 1F - 4050 1F - 4450 1F - 4700

kN 14901 16236 16903 18015 19794 20906
Load Kips 3350 3650 3800 4050 4450 4700

A mm/in. 1049/41.30 1095/43.11 1118/44.02 1153/45.40 1209/47.60 1242/48.90

10% mm/in. 63/2.48 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 75/2.96 75/2.96

B
25% mm/in. 63/2.48 69/2.72 69/2.72 69/2.72 75/2.96 75/2.96

10% mm/in. 193/7.60 207/8.15 208/8.19 211/8.30 227/8.94 228/8.98

C
25% mm/in. 193/7.60 207/8.15 208/8.19 211/8.30 227/8.94 228/8.98

Model No. 1F - 5200 1F - 5600 1F - 6000 1F - 6300 1F - 6875 1F - 7275

kN 23130 24910 26689 28023 30359 32360
Load Kips 5200 5600 6000 6300 6875 7275

A mm/in. 1308/51.50 1356/53.40 1405/55.31 1438/56.61 1504/59.21 1546/60.87

10% mm/in. 75/2.96 88/3.46 88/3.46 88/3.46 94/3.70 94/3.70

B
25% mm/in. 75/2.96 88/3.46 88/3.46 88/3.46 94/3.70 94/3.70

10% mm/in. 233/9.17 262/10.31 265/10.43 267/10.51 283/11.14 285/4.22

C
25% mm/in. 233/9.17 262/10.31 265/10.43 267/10.51 283/11.14 285/4.22

Model No. 1F - 8100 1F - 8600 1F - 10000 Notes:

kN 36030 38254 44482 1. Elastomeric element is
Load Kips 8100 8600 10000
Tyfo® Polyurethane.
2. Dimension C is under
design load.
A mm/in. 1631/64.21 1681/66.20 1814/71.4
3. Loads given are dead plus
live plus earthquake.
10% mm/in. 101/3.98 114/4.49 114/4.49
B /
4. Plate thicknesses are 0.76mm
0.03 in. less than nominal.
25% mm/in. 101/3.98 114/4.49 114/4.49
To convert inches to
10% mm/in. 306/12.05 334/13.15 342/13.46 millimeters, multiply by 25.4.
C To convert psi to MPa,
25% mm/in. 306/12.05 334/13.15 342/13.46
divide by 145.04.
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Doerenbecher Hospital built on bridge structure with

“The Fyfe Disc” Bearings.
(Seismic Isolator Design)

Doerenbecher bearings as packaged at the site,

ready to lift in place.

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Standard Design for 16.3 MPa (235 psi)

Allowable Pressure on Concrete Support.

A A

Plan View

D
Stainless Stainless Ring Restraint
Steel Strip Steel Sheet
(seal welded all around edges) TFE Disc
C Top Plate
Keeper Plate
TFE Guide Strip
Tyfo® Disc
Tyfo® Rotation Pin (shear mechanism) Lower Bearing Plate
Sleeve

Section A - A
16.3MPa Fyfe Disc Bearing
Not to Scale

A A

Plan View

Stainless Stainless Steel Sheet Ring Restraint

Steel Strip 1.6mm (0.063 in) thick Top Plate
5 µ in rms finish (seal welded) TFE Disc
Keeper Plate

TFE Guide Strip

Upper Bearing Plate
Tyfo® Tyfo® Disc
Pin (shear mechanism)
Rotation Lower Bearing Plate

Section A - A
16.3MPa Fyfe Disc Bearing (Side - Guided)
Not to Scale

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High Horizontal Force Designs:

A feature of the shear restricted disc bearing is that the horizontal forces are transferred through the
central shear restriction mechanism. The design assumes a zero load condition on the disc element.
At loaded conditions the shear strength of “The Fyfe Disc” provides additional horizontal force capac-
ity.
The standard bearings are designed for a maximum lateral force of 10% and 25% of total vertical
design load.
Special design sizings for over 25% horizontal force will be provided at no obligation. Please provide

Rule of Thumb Method of Selection Design Information

(where time does not allow for details to be provided) Required for Special Designs
Up to 50% horizontal force, select one size larger from (Design not covered by Standards)
table and allow for thicker plates. Up to 75% horizontal (Photo copy page and send it to Fyfe Developments Ltd.
force, select two sizes larger from table and allow for or our local representative.)
thicker plates.

If loads involove Up-lift, please note magnitude of uplift force * Rotation requirement should be worked out in conjunction
and whether it is a static or dynamic application. with corresponding loading cases.

Minimum design information required is: Maximum load, ** Movements should be calculated from ambient temper-
Maximum horizontal force, Maximum rotation, Total move- atures with method of measuring considered or speci-
ment longitudinal and transverse. fied. Suggest minimum of 25% safety factor on speci-
fied movement.

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Up-lift Bearing Details

A A

Plan View
I
Dim. J
H

See Tyfo® Rotation Washer

E Ring Restraint Upper
Cast-in-place Plate Dim. K

Keeper Plate
C Upper Bearing Plate
Tyfo® Disc Plan View
Lower Bearing Plate Dim. L
Lower
Tyfo® Pin (shear mechanism) Cast-in-place Plate
B Rotation
Elevation
A
Section A - A Tyfo® Dashed lines represent
rotated screw head
Uplift Bearing Detail
Not to Scale
Tyfo® Polyurethane
Washer
thickness per project
specifications
Design rotation results
in max. displacement

Tyfo® Rotation Washer Detail

Not to Scale

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Alternate Connection and

Replaceability Details.
The standard “Fyfe Disc” bearings are supplied with the single bottom anchorage pin (see page
13, figure D) and studs on the upper plate, (see this page). Alternate designs can be selected from
these details.Designer should consider the following for replaceability:

Upper Plate Connection Details

Additional Top Plate Additional Top Plate

Anchor Stud (Shoe) (Shoe) Clamp to be removed
Anchor Stud
Upper Plate with Upper Plate with after Bearing installation
Stainless Steel Pin Stainless Steel

Field Field Weld

Bolt Centerbored Bolt
Weld
Upper Plate pinned to additional Upper Plate bolted to additional
Top Plate (Shoe) (Type 2) Upper Plate (Type 3)

Upper Plate with Stainless Steel Additional Top Plate

Anchor Stud Uni-Directional Bearing Typical Steel (Shoe)
Structure Anchor Stud Upper Plate with
Upper Plate with Stainless Threaded Stainless Steel
Steel for Bearing Anchor Pin

Simple Anchor Stud in concrete Upper Plate bolted to structure Upper Plate welded to
(Type 1) (Type 3) additional Top Plate (Type 3)
if welded access available for grinding

Additional Top Plate

Anchor Stud (Shoe)
Upper Plate with
Stainless Steel

Removable
keeper bars
Access Side

Upper Plate set into additional

Top Plate with keeper bars
(One side replaceable) (Type 3)

For Jacking Ports information see page

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Lower Plate Connection Details

Typical Lower Plate Connection Details for Concrete and Steel Supports.

Additional Lower Plate (Distribution)

Additional Lower Plate (Distribution)

Bolt
Lower Bearing Lock Washer
Field Weld
Support Plate Support Plate

Bolt Threaded into Insert

Anchor Stud
Anchor Pin (not welded into Lower
B

Additional Lower Plate (Distribution)

Bolt
Pin Table
Lower Bearing for 10% Design Standards only
Lock Washer

Support Plate L N M L N M
Model Model
No. mm mm mm No. mm mm mm
Anchor Stud in in in in in in
165.0 3.60 31.8 991.0 21.3 120.7
135 3150
6.50 0.14 1.25 39.0 0.84 4.75
241.0 5.10 31.8 997.0 21.6 127.0
200 3350
9.50 0.20 1.25 39.3 0.85 5.00
299.0 6.40 38.1 1035.0 22.4 133.4
300 3650
11.75 0.25 1.50 40.8 0.88 5.25
Lower Bearing
318.0 6.90 54.0 1080.0 23.1 133.4
450 3800
12.50 0.27 2.12 42.5 0.91 5.25
Close fit connec- 419.0 9.10 54.0 1099.0 23.6 139.7
600 4050
tion 16.50 0.36 2.12 43.3 0.93 5.50
Pin 476.0 10.2 63.5 1156.0 24.9 146.1
800 4450
18.75 0.40 2.50 45.5 0.98 5.75
521.0 11.2 73.5 1168.0 24.9 152.4
1000 2.87 4700
20.50 0.44 46.0 0.98 6.00
572.0 12.2 76.2 1238.0 26.7 158.8
Compression area of diameter of 1150 5200
22.50 0.48 3.00 48.8 1.05 6.25
grout times L, is less than designer’s
648.0 14.0 76.2 1283.0 27.4 165.1
allowable pressure. 1300
25.50 0.55 3.00
5600
50.5 1.08 6.50
Dimension N to design code, less 680.0 14.7 88.9 1283.0 27.7 177.8
assumed friction. 1600 6000
26.75 0.58 3.50 50.5 1.09 7.00
Fp = H/NM<0 .9Fy 718.0 15.5 95.3 1340.0 29.0 177.8
1800 6300
H = Horizontal Force 28.25 0.61 3.75 52.8 1.14 7.00
Fy = Yield Strength 2025
756.0 16.3 101.6
6875
1365.0 29.5 190.5
29.75 0.64 4.00 53.8 1.16 7.50
Fp = Bearing Stress 832.0 17.8 101.6 1442.0 31.2 190.5
2225 7275
N = Projection of Pin into Plate 32.75 0.70 4.00 56.8 1.23 7.50
M = Diameter of Pin 2425
851.0 18.3 108.0
8100
1505.0 31.5 203.2
33.50 0.72 4.25 59.3 1.24 8.00
L = Projection of Pin into Concrete
870.0 18.8 114.3 1505.0 32.5 222.3
2625 8600
Note: It is important for engineer to allow a jacking 34.25 0.74 4.25 59.3 1.28 8.75
934.0 20.1 114.3 1651.0 35.6 228.6
place of a size large enough for a standard jack in the 2825
36.75 0.79 4.50
10000
65.0 1.40 9.00
structure. The absence of a jacking location can make 787.0 20.3 120.7
3000
the structure impractical to lift. A liftable structure is 31.00 0.80 4.75

the responsibility of the engineer or owner.

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Seismic Designs
Fyfe Developments offers three systems for seismic designs:
- High Damping Rubber “Aseismos Control System A”.
- Combined Disc Sliding and High Damping Rubber
(springs) “Aseismos Control System B”.
- “The Fyfe Disc” Isolators with Internal Displacement Control (springs).
Internal or External Restrainers are available as part of the design.

At no obligation, Fyfe Developments offers design back-up

services to the Structural Engineer of Record on a project.

“The Fyfe Disc” for Seismic Applications

Upper Bearing Plate

Stainless Steel Sheet
TFE Disc (recessed & bonded)
Guide Ring Top Bearing Plate
with Ring Restraint
on lower surface
TFE Slide Surface
(bonded to guide ring)
Tyfo® Spring Element
(Displacement Control Device)
Foam Supports / Spacers
Tyfo® Disc
Lower Bearing Plate
with Pin on upper surface
Specified Seal Skirt
Tyfo® Rotation

Typical Detail of Seismic Disc Bearing.

For more information and test reports, contact Fyfe Developments.

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Installation Procedures
1) Procedure for a Cast-in-Place Structure:
1. Cast or grout the lower central anchor or lower add-on distribution plate on the sup-
port to provide level bearing. Alternate method is to grind the concrete flat with ± 0.1
degree from horizontal.
2. Set “The Fyfe Disc” Bearing (completely assembled from plant) on support.
3. Remove all shipping clamps or steel bands before pouring concrete. Shipping clamps
must be specified by the engineer since not all projects use this concept. Crane hooks
are to be specified by the engineer since slings are normally used.
4. For multi-directional and uni-directional bearings, adjust upper plate to proper setting
as instructed by the engineer and then cast in place.
2) Precast Structure:
1. Place a plate as detailed on drawing into the precast member at the casting plant.
This plate should be larger than the upper plate of the bearing to allow for field tolerances
and welding of this plate to upper plate. See note on page 9.
2. Remove all shipping clamps from bearings just before setting precast member in
place.
3) Steel Structure:
1. Weld or bolt upper plate of bearing to the steel structure. See details on page 12.
Welding details near or on bearing to be approved by the engineer. Protective materials
to be placed over bearings to protect against spark and flash.

Items 1 & 2 apply to all structures with concrete supports. After installation, the bearings and
their surroundings shall be left clean. Temporary clamps shall be removed at the time specified
by the engineer.

Shipping Details
“The Fyfe Disc” bearings are shipped from the factory completely assembled and ready for installa-
tion.
Bearings are disassembled in the field at the Contractor’s risk unless a manufacturer’s repre-
sentative is present at the site.
Steel shipping bands are used and must be removed before the structure is poured or precast/
steel members are lowered into place.
Optional steel shipping clamps shall not be removed before the bearing is set in place in order
to prevent damage to the critical components.

Jacking Ports
A structure can only have replaceable bearings if the designer allows spaces to set an avail-
able hydraulic jack. Too much space can cause the need for expensive shims. Too little space
can mean having to remove concrete or support jacks on foundations through the use of an

Up to a load of: Space Required for Low Height Jacks:

2,224 kN (500 kips) 120mm (4.72 in.) vertical by 400mm (15.75 in.) in plan.
4,448 kN (1,000 kips) 120mm (4.72 in.) vertical by 600mm (23.62 in.) in plan.
See standard jack catalogs for standard height jacks.
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Material Specification

Steel Components “The Fyfe Disc”

1. Steel Exposed Steel Surfaces
All steel plate, G40.21M, 300W or A572 (grades All steel surfaces exposed to the environment are
36, 42 or 44) minimum specification. Special steel painted with structural primer to design authorities
is available on request. “The Fyfe Disc” meets specifications. Special Tyfo® coating systems are
requirements of AASHTO specification. For com- available for high corrosion areas. Steel surfaces
plete specification recommendations contact Fyfe can also be galvanized or Mettalized if required by
Developments Ltd. specifications.
2. Stainless Steel
The stainless steel sheet shall conform to ASTM
A-240, Type 304. Stainless steel in contact with
PTFE sheet shall be less than 0.127 µm (5µin.)
root mean square finish. The thickness of stain-
less steel shall be 1.6mm (0.063 in.) minimum.

PTFE
1. Polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) Sheet and
Strip Manufacturing Tolerances
PTFE shall be pure virgin (unfilled) polymer. 1. Overall plan sizes - ±3mm (±0.125 in.)
The properties of PTFE shall conform to 2. Overall height - ±3mm (±0.125 in.) Except for
the following: very large bearings.
Requirement Test Method Value 3. Standard machined surfaces to finish ASA125
Tensile Strength MPa (psi) ASTM D-638 19.3 (2800) 4. Standard on Guide Bars;
Min.
Elongation ASTM D-638 200% Minimum - Total Gap 1.6mm (0.625 in.)
Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 2.13 ± 0.03 - Tolerance ±0.8mm (±0.0312 in.)
Note: Reinforced PTFE can be used in higher load 5. Flatness
applications. Different thicknesses of PTFE from
catalog standard are available. PTFE with grease These are normal tolerances for “The Fyfe Disc”
retention cavities is available. bearings unless the designer specifies other
2. Bonding of PTFE to Steel requirements.
Special etched one side virgin PTFE is bonded with
Tyfo® adhesive to grit blasted steel using special Note:
bonding procedures. The virgin PTFE guides are Tyfo® Slide PTFE (high wear resistant material).
bonded and mechanically fixed in place. Specially compounded material is available for
minimal wear in cases where a higher coefficient
of friction can be tolerated.
Test report available to 500,000 cycles.

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Athabasca River Bridge to Steepback Mine at Suncore Inc.,

near Fort McMurray Alberta, Canada.
12 Fixed - 1F4700 Modified 4700kips (20907 Kn)
6 Multidirectional - 2M1600 1600kips (7117 Kn)

Bearing in place on Athabasca River Bridge.

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