MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, AND
MAINTENANCE
FOR BEARING STRIP
DOSHIN RUBBER PRODUCTS (M) SDN. BHD. (114386-H)
(A Subsidiary of KOSSAN)
Lot PT 34252, Jalan Sekolah, Rantau Panjang,
42100 Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
T: 603-3290 5619/5621/5631
F: 603-3290 5642
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 2
SECTION 2.0 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .................................................................. 5
2.1 FIRST INSPECTION (AFTER INSTALLATION).................................................................................. 5
2.2 SUBSEQUENT ROUTINE INSPECTION ........................................................................................... 6
APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................ 8
APPENDIX A INSPECTION REPORT SHEET .......................................................................................... 8
APPENDIX B EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST .......................................................................................... 9
TABLE 1: DEFECT CONDITIONS AND REPAIR METHOD
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SECTION 1.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
STEP 1:- LEVELING & BEDDING
Prepare formwork for grouting. Pour the grouting material provided by WPC (Work Package
Contractor)
STEP 2:- PLACE THE RUBBER BEARING
Place the Bearing Strip on the corbel. Ensure the position is correct. Make sure that the bearing strip
is seated at the correct level.
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STEP 3:- DRILL & CLEAN
Drill a part of corbel to insert the dowel bar. Also, clean and remove all the dust from the holes.
STEP 4:- FILL ADHESIVE OR CHEMICAL
The adhesive or chemical required to fill in before insert the dowel bar for bonding.
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STEP 5:- SLOT IN DOWEL BAR
Slot in the dowel bar through the bearing strip.
STEP 6:- LAUNCHING THE BEAM ON THE BEARING STRIP
Launch the beam gently directly above the Bearing Strip until full beam load is transferred to the
Bearing Strip. The installation of the Bearing Strip is now complete. Ensure that the top (beam) and
bottom (pier) is parallel and fully contact.
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SECTION 2.0 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2.1 FIRST INSPECTION (AFTER INSTALATION)
The first inspection (after installation) shall be carried out after the installation of Rubber Bearing
Strip and must comprise of the following as stated below:-
1. Condition of bearing strip
2. Alignment of bearing strip
3. Deflection of bearing strip after load transfer
4. Condition of top and bottom structure
The result of this first inspection (after installation) shall be recorded in the Inspection Report Sheet
(Refer to Appendix A: Inspection Report Sheet). The condition of every bearings that has been
inspected shall be recorded under the following categories:-
Results and Action to be taken:-
N: No action needed
R: Minor repair works such as cleaning.
I: Repair or replacement required.
C: Further measurements and long term observations are required.
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2.2 SUBSEQUENT ROUTINE INSPECTION
After carrying out the first inspection, the subsequent routine inspection shall be carried out on the
Rubber Bearing Strip as per the following time interval as stated below:-
1. By yearly inspection (if required)
2. Or as otherwise defined accordingly as per the findings of the previous inspection
The routine inspection must comprise of the following as stated below:-
1. Condition of bearing strip
2. Alignment of bearing strip
3. Deflection of bearing strip after load transfer
4. Condition of top and bottom structure
The result of this routine inspection shall be recorded in the Inspection Report Sheet (Refer to
Appendix A: Inspection Report Sheet). The condition of every bearings that has been inspected shall
be recorded under the following categories:-
Results and Action to be taken:-
N: No action needed
R: Minor repair works such as cleaning.
I: Repair or replacement required.
C: Further measurements and long term observations are required.
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The First Inspection and Subsequent Routine Inspection for Rubber Bearing Strip is listed in the table
below for easier understanding:-
BEARING STRIP
ITEM DEFECT CONDITIONS REPAIR METHOD
INSPECTION CHECKIST
Please consult Doshin should
Cut by sharp materials
replacement of bearings be
Cracked
required. The replacement
1 Conditions of bearing strip Slanting
work should be carried out by
Scratches
qualified repair experts
authorized by Doshin.
Please consult Doshin as the
root cause of out of alignment
of bearings needs to be further
Alignment of bearing strip checked against the actual Live
2 Out of alignment bearing strip
after load transfer Load and Dead Load exerted
on the particular bearing as
opposed to the design
calculations.
Deflection of bearing strip Lack of bearing strip deflection Please Consult Doshin for
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after load transfer uniformity further investigation.
Broken concrete
Broken corners and edges
Conditions of top and bottom
4 Gap in the concrete Consult with Main Contractor
structure
Visible and laid open
reinforcement bars
TABLE 1: DEFECT CONDITIONS AND REPAIR METHOD
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A INSPECTION REPORT SHEET
INSPECTION REPORT SHEET
Project Tittle :
Client :
Type of Bearing: Elastomer Bearing Mechanical Pot Bearing
Inspector :
NO. ELEMENT OF INSPECTION ACTION COMMENTS
1 Conditions of Bearing
2 Alignment of bearing
3 Deflection of bearing after load transfer
4 Condition of top and bottom structure
Further comments:
Notes:
Issued: Accepted:
Signed: Singed:
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APPENDIX B EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
www.doshinrubber.com
doshin@kossan.com.my
DOSHIN RUBBER PRODUCTS (M) SDN BHD
(a member of Kossan Group)
Tel: 603-3290 5619, 603-3290 5621
Fax: 603-3290 5642
Add: Lot PT 34252, Jalan Sekolah, Rantau Panjang, | 42100 Klang | Selangor | Malaysia
