Spherical Bearings

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With more than 60 years of experience, Goodco Z-Tech is the leading manufacturer of structural bearings and expansion joints in Canada. Supported by a highly skilled and competent team, and relying on state-of-the-art equipment, Goodco Z-Tech designs and manufactures a broad range of products for highway and railway bridges and other civil engineering structures in steel or concrete.

TAbLE OF CONtENts Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Design Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Service Offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Spherical Bearing Selection Charts SF Series Fixed Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SM Series Multidirectional Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SMG Series Unidirectional Edge-Guided Bearings . . . 12 Railway Bridge Bearings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bearings with Uplift Restraint Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation, Handling and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Commitment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 14 15 16 19

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COMPLETE RANGE OF STRUCTURAL BEARINGS FOR BRIDGES AND OTHER CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS
All structures are exible, and their structural integrity must be maintained under all conditions. A structural bearing is essential to providing free movement between the superstructure and the supporting structure while ensuring the safe transfer of vertical loads and rotations.

SPHERICAL BEARINGS
Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings consist of an assembly of precision-machined steel components with spherical concave and convex elements in its center. Designed and sized according to the specic requirements of your project, these bearings transfer large vertical loads while accommodating the structures relative movement. Whether they are xed, unidirectional or multidirectional, spherical bearings transfer vertical and horizontal load combinations as well as longitudinal and transverse movements. They can also be equipped with an uplift restraint device.

SMG Series unidirectional spherical bearing assembly

FEATURES
Very low sliding friction Highest rotational capacity Unlimited movement capacity Seizure-free movement Removability Self-alignment capability Easy installation Low-cost maintenance

SM Series multidirectional spherical bearing assembly

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Convex plate

PTFE

Concave plate

Rotational movement of the superstructure is accommodated by the displacement of the top convex plate sliding on the bottom concave plate. The bearing uses the principle of a ball-and-socket joint, which allows rotation in any direction with minimum resistance.

Figure 1

Cross-section of a spherical bearing

DESIGN PRINCIPLE
The design principle of the spherical bearing is that of a xed bearing that allows rotation in any direction, the characteristic feature being that rotational movements of the bridge superstructure about any axis (point-type tilting) are transformed into sliding movements between the convex and concave plates of the bearing. The bottom component is a regular steel plate with a spherically concave top face. This concave face is covered with a recessed PTFE sheet. The top component is a solid anodized aluminum or stainless steel plate with a spherically machined convex bottom face. When sliding components are added, the xed bearing becomes a mobile bearing that can accommodate horizontal movement. This horizontal movement can be multidirectional or unidirectional if a guiding system is provided. These sliding components consist of a polished stainless steel sheet welded to the underside of a steel plate and a PTFE disc bonded to the upper surface of the convex plate. In order to increase its load-bearing capacity, the PTFE disc is recessed into the steel to a depth equal to approximately one-half of its thickness. The PTFE disc has small cavities (lubrication dimples) that contain a special lubricant to ensure permanent lubrication of the sliding surfaces.

Note: The unit can be inverted without impairing the design principle, depending on the designers preference.

Core section of a spherical bearing

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APPLICATIONS
Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings can be used for bridges, railway and highway overpasses or buildings where design or installation require high rotational capacity.

Goodco Z-Tech manufactured 78 SM Series multidirectional spherical bearings and 78 SMG Series unidirectional self-lubricating bronze spherical bearings for the T14 CP Keewatin railway bridge crossing the Red River in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

T14 CP Keewatin railway bridge Winnipeg, MB

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MATERIAls
Steel components All steel plates conform to CSA G40.20/G40.21, Grade 260W (ASTM A36), 300W, 350W (ASTM A572, Grade 50) or 350A (ASTM A588). Other steel grades can also be supplied, depending on their availability or the specic requirements of the project. Stainless steel The stainless steel conforms to ASTM A240/A240M, Type 304 or approved equivalent. The roughness of the surface in contact with the PTFE, measured in accordance with CSA B95, must not exceed an arithmetic mean of 0.25 m for plane surfaces and 0.5 m for curved surfaces. Aluminum The aluminum convex component conforms to 6061-T6, T651 alloy, and is anodized according to ASTM B137.45 (25 microns). When the aluminum comes into contact with metallized or galvanized steel, it is properly protected by an isolation pad. PTFE (Polytetrauoroethylene/Teon) The PTFE discs are manufactured from pure unfilled sheets, and the PTFE used for the guide bars can be 15% filled with glass fibers. All PTFE materials are chemically etched on one face in order to improve bonding. Lubricant The lubricant for the PTFE disc conforms to MIL-S-8660C. Anchorage system The fusion-welded studs conform to ASTM A108, Grade 1015, 1018 or 1020. The steel rods conform to CSA G40.20/G40.21, Grade 260W (ASTM A36), 300W, 350W or ASTM F1554, Grade 105 (ASTM A193 B7). The connecting bolts conform to ASTM A325. Steel nish The exposed steel surfaces are zinc-metalized to a minimum thickness of 175microns, in compliance with CSA G189 (AWS C2.23M/C2.23). It is recommended that a polyurethane-based primer-sealer be used over the zinc-metalized surfaces. Epoxy or vinyl coating systems can also be used. The connection bolts and certain plates are hot-dipped galvanized, in compliance with CSA G164 (ASTM A123).

Concave base of a spherical bearing with dimpled surface

Multidirectional spherical bearings with polished stainless steel sliding surface

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SMG Series unidirectional spherical bearing ready for the delivery to the Letellier Bridge worksite Winnipeg, MB

Installation of the rst box girders for the Letellier Bridge, including 24 spherical bearings provided by Goodco Z-Tech.

dEsign
PTFE disc: The coefcient of friction between the polished stainless steel sheet and the confined PTFE disc at design load is less than 0.03.
AVERAGE MAXIMUM VERTICAL PRESSURE ON THE CONFINED PTFE (IN COMPLIANCE WITH CAN/CSA S6-06) Serviceability Limit State (SLS) Max. dead load: 30 MPa Max. total load: 45 MPa Ultimate Limit State (ULS) Max. dead load: 45 MPa Max. total load: 65 MPa

PTFE guide strips: Recessed PTFE guide strips are designed for a maximum pressure of 45 MPa (SLS) and 65 MPa (ULS). Horizontal load capacity: Standard guiding and anchorage systems are designed for a minimum horizontal load equal to 10% of the bearings total vertical load capacity when this capacity does not exceed 5000 kN. A lower ratio is used for greater load capacities. Stability constraint: Horizontal load capacity of standard spherical bearings is limited to 25% of the concurrent vertical load under any load combinations, but special designs can accommodate higher horizontal loads. Rotation: Standard bearings are designed for a minimum service rotation of 0.04 radian (SLS), but certain special designs can accommodate a maximum rotation of up to 0.06 radian. Concrete stress: Standard base plates are designed for a maximum pressure of 17MPa (SLS) and 24 MPa (ULS) on concrete. Movement: Standard bearings are designed for a minimum movement capacity of 25 mm. Additional movement of the structure must be added to the dimensions of the sliding plate.

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SERVICE oFFER
Goodco Z-Tech will provide technical support and prepare conceptual drawings, without any obligation on the part of the design engineer. In addition, it will supply any other information required for special bearing applications.

In 2006, we manufactured 52 spherical bearings designed to accommodate extreme uplift forces (1,200 kN) for the construction of Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, a 60,000-seat sports complex.

Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium Kuwait City, Kuwait

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Goodco Z-Tech manufactured 36 SMU Series spherical bearings for the BC Place roof construction project, the largest cable-supported retractable roof in the world. The bearings were designed to allow for rotation and to withstand extraordinary uplift forces while in service and during construction of the roof.

BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC

Joint project with Structal-Heavy Steel Construction, a business unit of Canam Group Inc.

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SF Series Fixed Bearings

C A

Figure 2

Figure 3

Model No.*

Load Capacity (SLS)

Base Plate

Sole Plate and Bolting Plate

Total Height

Maximum Vertical kN SF 500 SF 750 SF 1000 SF 1250 SF 1500 SF 1750 SF 2000 SF 2500 SF 3000 SF 3500 SF 4000 SF 4500 SF 5000 SF 6000 SF 7000 SF 8000 SF 9000 SF 10000 SF 15000 SF 20000
Note:

Horizontal kN 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 1,000 1,250

A mm 315 350 385 420 440 465 505 570 610 645 675 705 775 825 880 920 960 1,010 1,235 1,365

B mm 215 250 285 320 340 365 390 435 475 515 550 585 615 675 725 775 825 870 1,060 1,225

C mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 28 28 28 28 28 35 35 35 35 35 35 41 41

D mm 315 350 385 420 440 465 505 570 610 645 675 705 775 825 880 920 960 1,010 1,235 1,365

E mm 215 250 285 320 340 365 390 435 475 515 550 585 615 675 725 775 825 870 1,060 1,225

F mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 28 28 28 28 28 35 35 35 35 35 35 41 41

G mm 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 22 22 22 22 22 29 29 29 29 29 29 35 35

H mm 132 135 141 145 148 151 160 178 186 191 196 204 233 242 255 263 268 281 336 368

500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

* The bearings listed above are generic. They are designed for maximum vertical loads that each bearing can accommodate, to a maximum pressure of 45 MPa on the PTFE concave disc and to a horizontal load equal to 10% of the total vertical load at the SLS (but at all times limited to 25% of the concurrent vertical load under all other load cases). All of our bearings are custom manufactured to meet your project requirements, and can come with connection methods different from those illustrated on page 15. They can be designed and manufactured in accordance with the specications of the MTQ, MTO, AASHTO and other design codes. For special bearing designs, please contact our Engineering Department.

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SM Series Multidirectional Bearings

C A B

Figure 4

Figure 5

Model No. *

Load Capacity (SLS)

Base Plate

Sole Plate and Sliding Plate

Total Height

Maximum Vertical kN SM 500 SM 750 SM 1000 SM 1250 SM 1500 SM 1750 SM 2000 SM 2500 SM 3000 SM 3500 SM 4000 SM 4500 SM 5000 SM 6000 SM 7000 SM 8000 SM 9000 SM 10000 SM 15000 SM 20000
Notes:

A mm 315 345 375 400 420 450 485 545 580 610 645 670 740 785 835 875 915 965 1,185 1,305

B mm 215 245 275 310 340 365 390 435 475 515 550 585 615 675 725 775 825 870 1,060 1,225

C mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 28 28 28 28 28 35 35 35 35 35 34 41 47

D** mm 315 345 375 400 420 450 485 545 580 610 645 670 740 785 835 875 915 965 1,185 1,305

E** mm 225 255 275 310 340 365 390 435 475 515 550 585 615 675 725 775 825 870 1,060 1,225

F mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 28 28 31 31 35 35 38 41 44 47 50 60 69

G mm 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 22 25 28 31 31 35 38 41 41 47 47 57 66

H mm 155 158 164 168 171 174 183 204 212 223 234 242 266 281 296 308 325 336 404 453

500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

* The bearings listed above are generic. They are designed for maximum vertical loads that each bearing can accommodate, to a maximum pressure of 45 MPa on the PTFE concave disc and to a horizontal load equal to 10% of the total vertical load at the SLS (but at all times limited to 25% of the concurrent vertical load under all other load cases). All of our bearings are custom manufactured to meet your project requirements, and can come with connection methods different from those illustrated on page 15. They can be designed and manufactured in accordance with the specications of the MTQ, MTO, AASHTO and other design codes. For special bearing designs, please contact our Engineering Department. ** Standard bearings are designed for a total movement of 50 mm ( 25 mm). Any additional movement required must be added to dimensions D or E.

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SMG Series Unidirectional Edge-Guided Bearings

C A B

Figure 6

Figure 7

Model No. *

Load Capacity (SLS)

Base Plate

Sole Plate and Sliding Plate

Total Height

Verticale maximale kN SMG 500 SMG 750 SMG 1000 SMG 1250 SMG 1500 SMG 1750 SMG 2000 SMG 2500 SMG 3000 SMG 3500 SMG 4000 SMG 4500 SMG 5000 SMG 6000 SMG 7000 SMG 8000 SMG 9000 SMG 10000 SMG 15000 SMG 20000
Notes:

Transversale kN 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 1,000 1,250

A mm 380 425 455 480 500 540 575 635 680 715 750 770 850 895 950 990 1,030 1,075 1,300 1,435

B mm 215 245 275 310 340 365 390 435 475 515 550 585 615 675 725 775 825 870 1,060 1,225

C mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 28 28 28 28 28 35 35 35 35 35 34 41 47

D mm 380 425 455 480 500 540 575 635 680 715 750 770 850 895 950 990 1,030 1,075 1,300 1,435

E** mm 225 255 275 310 340 365 390 435 475 515 550 585 615 675 725 775 825 870 1,060 1,225

F mm 22 22 22 22 22 22 25 28 28 31 31 35 35 38 41 44 47 50 60 69

G mm 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 22 25 28 31 31 35 38 41 41 47 47 57 66

H mm 155 158 164 168 171 174 183 204 212 223 234 242 266 281 296 308 325 336 404 453

500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

* The bearings listed above are generic. They are designed for maximum vertical loads that each bearing can accommodate, to a maximum pressure of 45 MPa on the PTFE concave disc and to a horizontal load equal to 10% of the total vertical load at the SLS (but at all times limited to 25% of the concurrent vertical load under all other load cases). All of our bearings are custom manufactured to meet your project requirements, and can come with connection methods different from those illustrated on page 15. They can be designed and manufactured in accordance with the specications of the MTQ, MTO, AASHTO and other design codes. For special bearing designs, please contact our Engineering Department. ** Standard bearings are designed for a total movement of 50 mm ( 25 mm). Any additional movement required must be added to dimensions E.

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Railway Bridge Bearings

CN bEARings
The Goodco Z-Tech CN type bearing is a self-lubricating spherical bearing consisting of bronze-to-steel rotational and horizontal movement surfaces. For bronze alloy selection, see chart.

Bronze spherical bearing for the T14 CP Keewatin railway bridge Winnipeg, MB

Figure 8

Typical CN type bearing with spherical bronze plate

BRonzE AlloY sElEcTion chART AlloY ASTM B22 C90500 ASTM B22 C91100 ASTM B22 C86300 MAximUm compREssion chART 13.80 MPa 17.24 MPa 55.20 MPa

CP bEARings
The Goodco Z-Tech CP type bearing is a self-lubricating spherical bearing consisting of a bronze-to steel horizontal movement surface and a steel-on-steel rotational surface. For bronze alloy selection, see chart.

CP type bearing with at bronze plate for the Mercier Bridge Montreal, QC

Figure 9

Typical CP type bearing with at bronze plate

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Bearings with Uplift Restraint Device

SFU SERIES FIXED BEARINGS WITH UPLIFT RESTRAINT DEVICE*
Sole plate Convex plate

Base plate

Concave plate

Uplift restraint device

Lug plate

Figure 10 BC Place Stadium Vancouver, BC

SMGU SERIES UNIDIRECTIONAL BEARINGS WITH UPLIFT RESTRAINT DEVICE*

Sliding plate

Guide bars
Figure 11

SPECIAL FEATURE:
Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings equipped with an uplift restraint device are designed to accommodate rotation and movement concurrently with uplift forces, as required.
Note: *T  he gures above illustrate the general concept of the Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings equipped with an uplift restraint device. For special designs, please contact our Engineering Department.

Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge Ottawa, ON

Examples of spherical bearings with an uplift restraint device designed to eliminate uplift forces

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Connection Details
UPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTION DETAILS
Anchor stud

LOWER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTION DETAILS

Anchor pin Lug plate

Sole plate

Sliding or bolting plate

Figure 12

Field weld Anchor stud

Figure 14

Anchor stud

Sole plate bolted to the girder

Sliding plate
Figure 13

Anchor rods
Figure 15

Anchor bolt

Coupling nut
Figure 16

Threaded rod

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Installation, Handling and Storage

Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings are manufactured to close tolerances by skilled technicians. To obtain optimum bearing performance, it is important to handle them properly on the job site and to install them as carefully as they were assembled in the manufacturing plant. The following information is intended for designers and those who supervise the installation of bearings.

TEMPORARY PLATES FOR TRANSPORTATION

Temporary transportation plates or brackets are installed on all bearings in order to ensure that the sliding or working surfaces are kept parallel and in close contact during transportation and installation. These plates are generally painted a different color from that of the bearings. Unless special temporary transportation plates are specied, they must not, under any circumstances, be used to handle the bearings or to retain or stabilize the structure while work is in progress. These plates should only be removed once the bearing has been properly installed and the installation has been approved by the design engineer. Since unforeseeable conditions may occur during transportation and handling, it is important to verify that the alignment and preset temperature (if applicable) of the assembly are as specied on the shop drawings. Any bearing-related problems that arise must not be corrected on the job site. Please contact our Engineering Department.

Bearings must not be disassembled on the job site, except with the prior approval of Goodco Z-Tech and the design engineer.

bEdding
Bearings must be on at, rigid bedding. Whether it is cement mortar, epoxy, regular concrete or non-shrink grout, it is extremely important that the nal bedding be free of protrusions, hard spots, shrinkage, air voids, etc. Unless otherwise specified, the bearings must be installed on a horizontal plane (Figure 17).

Proper installation of the bearings is critical to obtaining excellent performance and avoiding costly repairs.

Sloped girder Beveled plate

Flat, rigid bedding

Installation of a spherical bearing under a sloped girder Figure 17 Angled SMG Series unidirectional spherical bearings with temporary brackets

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Bridge designers must allow enough clearance for jacking the structure. Otherwise, this operation could prove to be very costly.

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
Proper measures must be taken in order to ensure that the bearings are not damaged by the formwork or contaminated by the concrete. The interface between the sole plate and the formwork must be protected and sealed. Given the loading effect of a wet concrete mass, the upper sub-assembly should be supported in order to prevent rotation and distortion of the plate. Upper sub-assemblies with stainless steel sliding on PTFE are especially vulnerable in this regard.

PREsETTing
If presetting of the bearings is required due to certain eld operations that can cause large movements, it should be specied as a requirement, and should only be carried out in our manufacturing plant prior to shipping.

FIELD WELD
If the bearings must be subjected to eld welding operations, particular care must be taken to protect them against sparks and burrs. Welding should also be controlled in order to prevent excessive heat transfer to the elastomeric pad and PTFE components. Only welding procedures approved by the competent authorities must be performed.

BEARING REMOVABILITY
Where possible, bearings must be designed to be removable. Standard Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings are removable. However, this feature should be included in the contract specications.

BEARING IDENTIFICATION
Black markings are used to identify each bearing. The arrow painted on the sole plate indicates the longitudinal direction of the bearing. If necessary, a typical layout plan can be included with the shop drawings to enable the contractor to identify the exact location of each bearing.

Recently installed self-lubricating bronze spherical bearing

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HANDLING AND STORAGE
Under normal working conditions, Goodco Z-Tech spherical bearings are protected from contamination by an effective sealing system. For shipping purposes, they are securely strapped to a wood pallet, wrapped, and carefully loaded onto a truck. It is very important to unload and handle the bearings with great care, and to store them securely in order to avoid contaminating or damaging any of the bearing components.

CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLING BEARINGS DOS:

1.  Handle the bearings with care, and use the proper type of crane where required. 2.  Store the bearings in a clean, dry area. 3. E  nsure that the bearings are installed at the exact location and in the correct orientation. 4. E  nsure that the bearings are installed on at, rigid bedding before design loads are applied. 5. E  nsure that the bolts and anchors are uniformly tightened.  epair any area of the protective 6. R coating that was damaged during transportation, handling or installation. 7.  Protect the sliding surfaces during in situ concreting. 8.  Keep the bearings and the surrounding areas clean. 9.  Remove any temporary transportation plates before the bearings are put into service. 10. E  nsure that the upper sub-assemblies are supported during in situ concreting.

Figure 18

Figure 19

DONTS:
1. D  isassemble the bearings on the job site. 2. Leave the bearings uncovered. nstall any bearing that shows 3. I signs of damage.  ttempt to make repairs without 4. A the approval of Goodco Z-Tech.  se the temporary transportation 5. U plates for lifting.

PROTECTION
Spherical bearings are composed of materials and coated with nishes that are sensitive to contaminants. It is important to protect the bearings against the effects of operations causing projections. The effect of operations such as welding, grinding, sandblasting, spray painting, shotcreting, sawing, ame cutting, compressed air cleaning, pressure washing and high-pressure water blasting could damage or contaminate the bearings and undermine their performance and durability.
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QUALIFICATIONS
 W59: Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding)

 W47.1 (Division 1): Certication of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel Structures

W  186: Welding of Reinforcing Bars in Reinforced Concrete Construction

CAD DRAFTING, ENGINEERING

Our team of engineering and technical drafting professionals master tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

IN-HOUSE AND LABORATORY TESTING

We are equipped to perform the most complex and commonly requested tests to guarantee the conformity of our products.

QUALITY CONTROL
We maintain a rigorous quality control program to meet the most exacting requirements of our customers.

FABRICATION
Our products are designed and manufactured by an experienced and qualied team using state-of-the-art equipment.

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