This European Standard is applicable to structural bearings, whether used in bridges or in other structures.
This European Standard does not cover:
a) bearings that transmit moments as a primary function;
b) bearings that resist uplift;
c) bearings for moving bridges;
d) concrete hinges;
e) seismic devices.
Although it is not intended to regulate temporary bearings this standard may be used as a guide in this case (temporary bearing are bearings used during construction or repair and maintenance of structures).
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 167 "Structural bearings", the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2000, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2000.
prEN 1337 ,,Structural bearings" consists of the following 11 parts:
Part 1 - General design rules
Part 2 - Sliding elements
Part 3 - Elastomeric bearings
Part 4 - Roller bearings
Part 5 - Pot bearings
Part 6 - Rocker bearings
Part 7 - Spherical and cylindrical PTFE bearings
Part 8 - Guided bearings and restrained bearings
Part 9 - Protection
Part 10 - Inspection and maintenance
Part 11 - Transport, storage and installation
