Patent ID: 8696205
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: E01D,E04B,E04H,F16C

Abstract:
1. A civil structure incorporating a sliding bearing for structural engineering applications at temperatures of 48° C. or higher, comprising: a supporting structure and an element to be supported by said supporting structure together forming said civil structure, wherein said civil structure is subjected to an applied vertical load; a first bearing part connected to said supporting structure; a second bearing part connected to said element to be supported by said supporting structure; and a means disposed intermediate said first and second bearing parts for allowing said second bearing part to slide relative to said first bearing part, said means comprising a plate made of a low-friction polymer material, wherein said low-friction polymer material is a polyamide, and wherein said polyamide is a cast polyamide 6 added with solid-state lubricants.