1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHF finger expansion joints made by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Co., Ltd (VinhHung IP), include 2 types: Cantilever VHF-C and over-gap VHF-O, according to: â?¢ AASHTO LRFD standards â?¢ ASTM D 3542 â?? 92 (2003) standards VHFâ??C and VHFâ??O are synchronously manufactured with high accuracy finger plates and accessories like bolts, rubber sheets-water prevention steel plates that bring profitability to new construction as well as inspection and maintenance work in service. VHFC and VHF O accommodate the medium movement to big movement and can be used for both straight and skew bridges. 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Totally accommodate the medium and large longitudinal movements, and also vertical and transverse movement if any... Simple installation, maintenance and replacement, which allows to replace the individual finger plates in short period of time and for each lane. High loading resistance capacity, especially the impact load. Also available for skew bridges. Rubber seal system is designed to be totally water-tight and prevent dust and debris. Can be designed to compatible with different thicknesses of bridge decks. To ensure the long-lasting durability, VHF finger expansion joints are protected from corrosion with methods like: paint with 2-component epoxy coating, PU-based painting (Polyurethane).., zinc coating according to ASTM A123â?¦, and especially Al-Mg coating (Al 5% and Mg 95% ratio) which ensures the durability of 100 years. This method is proved by the brine spraying test in 6000 hours (dry-wet 8hour cycles) according to ASTM B117 standards.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHB Pot Bearings made by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with standards (TCVN 10268: 2014, AASHTO LRFD: 2007 â?? Section 18, ASTM D 5212 â?? 03, BS5400, EN1337, KS4420). VHB Pot Bearings are capable of withstanding high loads, displacements and rotation angles. This type of bearing is suitable for middle-range span structure, continuous bridge structure, etc. with a load capacity of up to 60000kN or above depending on projectsâ?? requirements. VHB pot bearings have a well-shaped structure, superior design, which are convenient for installation and maintenance during operation. 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHB pot bearings are comprised of 4 main parts: top plate, piston, pot plate and elastomeric pad. The elastomeric pad is placed inside of pot plate, under the pressure of the load, the elastomeric pad experiences the temporary deformation inside the pot plate volume, it is capable of withstanding the forces and allows the movement as well as rotation along the horizontal axis. Piston and pot plate work as the connecting parts between the structures. Besides, the plus guiding part can be designed to limit or allow the movements as required from the structures. Pot Bearings are divided into 2 main types: Fixed pot bearings and sliding pot bearings. Fixed pot bearings: The bearings only allows the head of structure to have rotary movement and transfer the pressure through a fixed point. Sliding pot bearings: This type of bearings includes Free sliding bearings and Guide sliding bearings, which allows the dead to have both rotary movements and unidirectional or multidirectional movements. To ensure the long-life durability, VHB pot bearings are protected against corrosion by the following methods: painting with two-component epoxy coat, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot-dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al-Mg coating spraying method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensures the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, this method is proved by the salt-spraying test in 6000 hours.
Noise barriers products supplied to projects by Vinh Hung IP meet all the current standards, enable to minimize the noise volume affecting the surrounding area (residential areas, hospitals, schools, industrial parks and so on) and offer the beautifulness. The noise barrier walls are windproof, increases the concentration for drivers, which increases the safety for people and vehicles on roads Absorptive noise barrier wall: Using materials capable of absorbing the sound, punching plates and so on, which prevents the sound reflection. Sound absorption Standards: Noise Reduction Coefficient â?? NRC indicates the amount of noise power absorbed by the noise absorbing barrier wall. For the absorptive noise barrier wall, the NRC will be within 0.6 to 0.9 range (FHWA highway noise barrier design handbook). Reflective noise barrier wall: Using the good noise insulation materials like Polycarbonate panels (PC), Polymethyl methacrylate panels (PMMA), Glass laminate. Sound reflective Standards: Transmission loss coefficient â?? TL will measure the sound power hit on or transmitted through the walls. For the reflective noise barrier wall, the TL coefficient is >25 dB at 500HZ and >30 dB at 1000HZ (refer to KS F4770 standards). ALLATION METHODS Preparation: Gather materials, accessories and installation Check the surface of the basement system: Check the distance among the anchor Check the dimensions of post flanges, positions of bolt holes and anchor
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW VSR Elastomeric Bearings made by Vinh Hung investment and production Co., Ltd (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with TCVN 10308: 2014, AASHTO LRFD â?? Section 18, AASHTO M 251 â?? 96 (2011), BS5400, EN1337, KSF4420 VSR Elastomeric Bearings have been used in road bridge constructions, with a maximum load of 5000kN. 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTIC Elastomeric bearings are composed of rubber and steel plates which are chemically bonded through vulcanization. The thickness of the bearing is calculated to ensure the load, displacement and rotation as the requirement. Elastomeric bearings are simple geometric structures, bringing convenience during the installation, operation and maintenance. In addition, this type of bearing provides high resistance of vibrations impacted to the bridge span structures and piers.
VHB pot bearing made by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with standards (TCVN 10268:2014, AASHTO LRFD: 2007, Section 18, ASTM D521203, BS5400, EN1337, KS4420). VHB pot bearing is capable of withstanding high loads, displacements and wide angle rotation. This type of bearing is suitable for middle-range span structure, continuous bridge structure etc. with a load capacity of 60000kN or above depending on projects requirements. VHB pot bearing has well-shaped structure, superior design, which is convenient for installation and maintenance during operation PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHB pot bearing is comprised of 4 main parts: top plate, piston, pot plate and elastomeric pad. The elastomeric pad is placed inside of pot plate, under thepressure of the load, the elastomeric pad experiences the temporary deformation inside the pot plate volume, it is capable of withstanding the forces and allows the movement as well as rotation along horizontal axis. Piston and pot plate work as the connecting parts between the structures. Besides, the plus guiding bar can be designed to limit or allow the movements as required from the structures. Pot bearing is divided into 2 main types: Fixed pot bearing and sliding pot bearing. Fixed pot bearing: The bearing only allows the head of structure to have rotary movement and transfers the pressure through a fixed point. Sliding pot bearing: This type of bearing, including free sliding bearing and guided sliding bearing, allows the head to have both rotary movements and transversally or multidirectional movements. To ensure the long-life durability, VHB pot bearing is protected against corrosion by the following methods: two-component epoxy coat, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al â?? Mg spraying method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensures the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, proven by salt-spraying test in 6000 hours (8-hour dry-wet cycle repetition) under ASTM B117 standards.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHB pot bearing made by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with standards (TCVN 10268:2014, AASHTO LRFD: 2007, Section 18, ASTM D5212â??03, BS5400, EN1337, KS4420). VHB pot bearing is capable of withstanding high loads, displacements and wide angle rotation. This type of bearing is suitable for middle-range span structure, continuous bridge structure etc. with a load capacity of 60000kN or above depending on projects requirements. VHB pot bearing has well-shaped structure, superior design, which is convenient for installation and maintenance during operation PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHB pot bearing is comprised of 4 main parts: top plate, piston, pot plate and elastomeric pad. The elastomeric pad is placed inside of pot plate, under the pressure of the load, the elastomeric pad experiences the temporary deformation inside the pot plate volume, it is capable of withstanding the forces and allows the movement as well as rotation along horizontal axis. Piston and pot plate work as the connecting parts between the structures. Besides, the plus guiding bar can be designed to limit or allow the movements as required from the structures. Pot bearing is divided into 2 main types: Fixed pot bearing and sliding pot bearing. Fixed pot bearing: The bearing only allows the head of structure to have rotary movement and transfers the pressure through a fixed point. Sliding pot bearing: This type of bearing, including free sliding bearing and guided sliding bearing, allows the head to have both rotary movements and transversally or multidirectional movements. To ensure the long-life durability, VHB pot bearing is protected against corrosion by the following methods two-component epoxy coat, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al Mg spraying method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensures the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, proven by salt-spraying test in 6000 hours (8-hour dry-wet cycle repetition) under ASTM B117
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHR joints made by VinhHung Investment and Production Co., Ltd (Vinh Hung IP) is the steel strip-seal joint comprising of two steel rails with anchor bars connected to embedded bars in the pier cap of the headwall of the abutment, elastomeric strip serves as the trough for drainage and debris, nosing materials: non-shrinkage mortar or concrete with minimum compressive strength of 40MPa. There are 2 main types of VHR expansion joints identified by the cross-section of the steel rails: VHR-C steel rail expansion joint and VHR-F steel rail expansion joint. 2.PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Totally accommodate to longitudinal movement up to 100mm, and also vertical and transverse movement if appear. Simple in design and installation, high load bearing and durability. The joints are designed suitably for curb and median structures. Totally water-tight.� To ensure the long-lasting durability, VHF-steel strip expansion joints are protected from corrosion with methods like: coat with 2-component epoxy painting, PU-based paint (Polyurethane).., zinc-coating according to ASTM A123â?¦, and especially Al-Mg coating (Al 5% and Mg 95% ratio) which ensures the durability of 100 years. This method is proved by the brine spraying test in 6000 hours (dry-wet 8-hour cycles) according to ASTM B117 standards
Vinh Hung specializes in manufacturing safety parapet for transport, civil and industrial works. Parapet products are manufactured according to the typical design of the company or according to customer drawings. Our Parapet products conform to the standards: BS EN 1317, TCVN 11823-13: 2017. All parts of the parapet are processed on modern machinery lines, high precision, in order to facilitate the installation and durability of the product. Parapets are the outermost of the bridge deck. Handrails are used to protect vehicles and people when a collision occurring and direct the vehicles on bridges. Parapets are mainly used steel, aluminum alloy, wood, reinforced concrete. Installed on the bridge concrete barrier, parapets donot only ensure traffic safety but also increase the aesthetics of the whole bridge. Parapets consist of column system, handrails and the middle bar which are hot-dip galvanized or electrostatic painting with multiple types, sizes and designs. Parapets aesthetics are required very high when designing, especially the bridges in the city area or in the important roads. All details of the parapet are processed on modern machinery lines with high precision and skilled workers to improve job efficiency as well as durable installation of products. Vinh Hung parapets are hot-dip galvanized according to AASHTO M111 (ASTM A123) which would bring the maximum life for products. The high quality of Vinh Hung parapets is affirmed when reaching out to the region with export orders to projects in Brunei.
1. Product Overview VHF finger expansion joints made by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Co., Ltd (VinhHung IP), include 2 types: Cantilever VHF-C and over-gap VHF-O, according to: AASHTO LRFD standards ASTM D 3542 92 (2003) standards VHFC and VHFO are synchronously manufactured with high accuracy finger plates and accessories like bolts, rubber sheets-water prevention steel plates that bring profitability to new construction as well as inspection and maintenance work in service. VHFC and VHFO accommodate the medium movement to big movement and can be used for both straight and skew bridges. 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Totally accommodate the medium and large longitudinal movements, and also vertical and transverse movement if any... Simple installation, maintenance and replacement, which allows to replace the individual finger plates in short period of time and for each lane. High loading resistance capacity, especially the impact load. Also available for skew bridges. Rubber seal system is designed to be totally water-tight and prevent dust and debris. Can be designed to compatible with different thicknesses of bridge decks. To ensure the long-lasting durability, VHF finger expansion joints are protected from corrosion with methods like: paint with 2-component epoxy coating, PU-based painting (Polyurethane).., zinc coating according to ASTM A123, and especially Al-Mg coating (Al 5% and Mg 95% ratio) which ensures the durability of 100 years. This method is proved by the brine spraying test in 6000 hours (dry-wet 8hour cycles) according to ASTM B117 standards.
1. Product Overview VHM expansion  joint made by VinhHung Investment and Production Co., Ltd (VinhHung IP) are composed of multiple steel rails in combination with support beam and special structures. VHM - modular expansion joints accommodate to longitudinal movement from160mm upwards. The expansion joints are connected to the bridge deck through the anchoring reinforced system. Rubber seal serve as the drainage trough and prevent the system from dust and debris. 2.PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Design and manufacture according to AASHTO LRFD, TCVN 11823 2017 standards. Allow the longitudinal displacement of up to 720mm, the vertical and horizontal displacement satisfy AASHTO standards. Be able to withstand with high loads with stable and durable structure. Provide the smooth-riding surface while absorbing the impact of heavy traffic. Each center beam is fixed with an independent supporting bar, which satisfies the requirement of the fatigue threshold C (AASHTO 2007). Be protected with high anti-corrosive coating layer and treated with anti-skid coating technology. Be totally watertight.
1. Product Overview VSR Elastomeric Bearings made by Vinh Hung investment and production Co., Ltd (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with TCVN 10308: 2014, AASHTO LRFD Section 18, AASHTO M 251 96 (2011), BS5400, EN1337, KSF4420 VSR Elastomeric Bearings have been used in road bridge constructions, with a maximum load of 5000kN. 2 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTIC Elastomeric bearings are composed of rubber and steel plates which are chemically bonded through vulcanization. The thickness of the bearing is calculated to ensure the load, displacement and rotation as the requirement. Elastomeric bearings are simple geometric structures, bringing convenience during the installation, operation and maintenance. In addition, this type of bearing provides high resistance of vibrations impacted to the bridge span structures and piers.
1. Product Overview VHC spherical Bearings/ Bridge bearing manufactured by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are capable of withstanding the high loads and movements suitable for structures requiring the rotary angle equal or bigger than 0.015 rad in all directions. VHC spherical bearings are designed and manufactured according to current standards such as: TCVN 11823, AASHTO LRFD, ASTM D5977, EN 1337, 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHC spherical bearings/ bridge bearing possesses a bottom plate (6) which has a PTFE sliding plate (4) on it is upper curved surface. A convex calotte (5) is placed on top of this, which, thanks to it is polished hard-chromium plated surface, can slide within the lower part with low friction, thus facilitating rotations about every axis. A second sliding plate of PTFE (4) is recessed into the upper surface of the calotte. Together with the upper plate (2) above it, this accommodates longitudinal and/or transverse sliding movements of the superstructure, if required. To reduce sliding resistance to a minimum, the lower surface of the top plate features a polished stainless steel sheet. In the case of bearings which should allow movement along one axis only, the direction of movement is controlled by guiding bars (3). In the case of fixed bearings, the top plate does not have a stainless steel sheet. The bearing is connected to the superstructure and the substructure by means of anchor dowels (1) or threaded sleeves (depending on design), or alternatively by means of separate anchor plates with shear studs. To ensure the long-life durability, VHC spherical bearings are protected against corrosion by the following methods: coating with two-component epoxy, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot-dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al-Mg spray coating method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensure the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, this method is proved by the salt-spraying test in 6000 hours (8-hour dry-wet cycle) according to ASTM B117
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHB Pot Bearings made by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with standards (TCVN 10268: 2014, AASHTO LRFD: 2007 Section 18, ASTM D 5212 03, BS5400, EN1337, KS4420). VHB Pot Bearings are capable of withstanding high loads, displacements and rotation angles. This type of bearing is suitable for middle-range span structure, continuous bridge structure, etc. with a load capacity of up to 60000kN or above depending on projectsâ?? requirements. VHB pot bearings have a well-shaped structure, superior design, which are convenient for installation and maintenance during operation. 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHB pot bearings are comprised of 4 main parts: top plate, piston, pot plate and elastomeric pad. The elastomeric pad is placed inside of pot plate, under the pressure of the load, the elastomeric pad experiences the temporary deformation inside the pot plate volume, it is capable of withstanding the forces and allows the movement as well as rotation along the horizontal axis. Piston and pot plate work as the connecting parts between the structures. Besides, the plus guiding part can be designed to limit or allow the movements as required from the structures. Pot Bearings are divided into 2 main types: Fixed pot bearings and sliding pot bearings. Fixed pot bearings: The bearings only allows the head of structure to have rotary movement and transfer the pressure through a fixed point. Sliding pot bearings: This type of bearings includes Free sliding bearings and Guide sliding bearings, which allows the dead to have both rotary movements and unidirectional or multidirectional movements. To ensure the long-life durability, VHB pot bearings are protected against corrosion by the following methods: painting with two-component epoxy coat, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot-dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al-Mg coating spraying method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensures the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, this method is proved by the salt-spraying test in 6000 hours.
1. Product Overview VSR Elastomeric Bearings made by Vinh Hung investment and production Co., Ltd (Vinh Hung IP) are in compliance with TCVN 10308: 2014, AASHTO LRFD Section 18, AASHTO M 251 96 (2011), BS5400, EN1337, KSF4420 VSR Elastomeric Bearings have been used in road bridge constructions, with a maximum load of 5000kN. 2. Product Characteristic Elastomeric bearings are composed of rubber and steel plates which are chemically bonded through vulcanization. The thickness of the bearing is calculated to ensure the load, displacement and rotation as the requirement. Elastomeric bearings are simple geometric structures, bringing convenience during the installation, operation and maintenance. In addition, this type of bearing provides high resistance of vibrations impacted to the bridge span structures and piers.
1. Product Overview VHC spherical Bearings/ Bridge bearing manufactured by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are capable of withstanding the high loads and movements suitable for structures requiring the rotary angle equal or bigger than 0.015 rad in all directions. VHC spherical bearings are designed and manufactured according to current standards such as:TCVN 11823, AASHTO LRFD, ASTM D5977, EN 1337, 2. Product Characteristics VHC spherical bearings/ bridge bearing possesses a bottom plate (6) which has a PTFE sliding plate (4) on it is upper curved surface. A convex calotte (5) is placed on top of this, which, thanks to it is polished hard-chromium plated surface, can slide within the lower part with low friction, thus facilitating rotations about every axis. A second sliding plate of PTFE (4) is recessed into the upper surface of the calotte. Together with the upper plate (2) above it, this accommodates longitudinal and/or transverse sliding movements of the superstructure, if required. To reduce sliding resistance to a minimum, the lower surface of the top plate features a polished stainless steel sheet. In the case of bearings which should allow movement along one axis only, the direction of movement is controlled by guiding bars (3). In the case of fixed bearings, the top plate does not have a stainless steel sheet. The bearing is connected to the superstructure and the substructure by means of anchor dowels (1) or threaded sleeves (depending on design), or alternatively by means of separate anchor plates with shear studs. To ensure the long-life durability, VHC spherical bearings are protected against corrosion by the following methods: coating with two-component epoxy, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot-dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al-Mg spray coating method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensure the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, this method is proved by the salt-spraying test in 6000 hours (8-hour dry-wet cycle) according to ASTM B117
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHC spherical Bearings/ Bridge bearing manufactured by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are capable of withstanding the high loads and movements suitable for structures requiring the rotary angle equal or bigger than 0.015 rad in all directions. VHC spherical bearings are designed and manufactured according to current standards such as: TCVN 11823, AASHTO LRFD, ASTM D5977, EN 1337, â?¦ 2. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHC spherical bearings/ bridge bearing possesses a bottom plate (6) which has a PTFE sliding plate (4) on it is upper curved surface. A convex calotte (5) is placed on top of this, which, thanks to it is polished hard-chromium plated surface, can slide within the lower part with low friction, thus facilitating rotations about every axis. A second sliding plate of PTFE (4) is recessed into the upper surface of the calotte. Together with the upper plate (2) above it, this accommodates longitudinal and/or transverse sliding movements of the superstructure, if required. To reduce sliding resistance to a minimum, the lower surface of the top plate features a polished stainless steel sheet. In the case of bearings which should allow movement along one axis only, the direction of movement is controlled by guiding bars (3). In the case of fixed bearings, the top plate does not have a stainless steel sheet. The bearing is connected to the superstructure and the substructure by means of anchor dowels (1) or threaded sleeves (depending on design), or alternatively by means of separate anchor plates with shear studs. To ensure the long-life durability, VHC spherical bearings are protected against corrosion by the following methods: coating with two-component epoxy, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot-dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al-Mg spray coating method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensure the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, this method is proved by the salt-spraying test in 6000 hours (8-hour dry-wet cycle) according to ASTM B117
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHM expansion joint made by VinhHung Investment and Production Co., Ltd (VinhHung IP) are composed of multiple steel rails in combination with support beam and special structures. VHM - modular expansion joints accommodate to longitudinal movement from160mm upwards. The expansion joints are connected to the bridge deck through the anchoring reinforced system. Rubber seal serve as the drainage trough and prevent the system from dust and debris. 2.PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Design and manufacture according to AASHTO â?? LRFD, TCVN 11823 â?? 2017 standards. Allow the longitudinal displacement of up to 720mm, the vertical and horizontal displacement satisfy AASHTO standards. Be able to withstand with high loads with stable and durable structure. Provide the smooth-riding surface while absorbing the impact of heavy traffic. Each center beam is fixed with an independent supporting bar, which satisfies the requirement of the fatigue threshold C (AASHTO 2007). Be protected with high anti-corrosive coating layer and treated with anti-skid coating technology. Be totally watertight.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHR joints made by VinhHung Investment and Production Co., Ltd (Vinh Hung IP) is the steel strip-seal joint comprising of two steel rails with anchor bars connected to embedded bars in the pier cap of the headwall of the abutment, elastomeric strip serves as the trough for drainage and debris, nosing materials: non-shrinkage mortar or concrete with minimum compressive strength of 40MPa. There are 2 main types of VHR expansion joints identified by the cross-section of the steel rails: VHR-C steel rail expansion joint and VHR-F steel rail expansion joint. 2.PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Totally accommodate to longitudinal movement up to 100mm, and also vertical and transverse movement if appear. Simple in design and installation, high load bearing and durability. The joints are designed suitably for curb and median structures. Totally water-tight. To ensure the long-lasting durability, VHF-steel strip expansion joints are protected from corrosion with methods like: coat with 2-component epoxy painting, PU-based paint (Polyurethane).., zinc-coating according to ASTM A123â?¦, and especially Al-Mg coating (Al 5% and Mg 95% ratio) which ensures the durability of 100 years. This method is proved by the brine spraying test in 6000 hours (dry-wet 8-hour cycles) according to ASTM B117 standards
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW VHC spherical Bearings/ Bridge bearing manufactured by Vinh Hung Investment and Production Company Limited (Vinh Hung IP) are capable of withstanding the high loads and movements suitable for structures requiring the rotary angle equal or bigger than 0.015 rad in all directions. VHC spherical bearings are designed and manufactured according to current standards such as:� TCVN 11823, AASHTO LRFD, ASTM D5977, EN 1337, 2.PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS VHC spherical bearings/ bridge bearing possesses a bottom plate (6) which has a PTFE sliding plate (4) on it is upper curved surface. A convex calotte (5) is placed on top of this, which, thanks to it is polished hard-chromium plated surface, can slide within the lower part with low friction, thus facilitating rotations about every axis. A second sliding plate of PTFE (4) is recessed into the upper surface of the calotte. Together with the upper plate (2) above it, this accommodates longitudinal and/or transverse sliding movements of the superstructure, if required. To reduce sliding resistance to a minimum, the lower surface of the top plate features a polished stainless steel sheet. In the case of bearings which should allow movement along one axis only, the direction of movement is controlled by guiding bars (3). In the case of fixed bearings, the top plate does not have a stainless steel sheet. The bearing is connected to the superstructure and the substructure by means of anchor dowels (1) or threaded sleeves (depending on design), or alternatively by means of separate anchor plates with shear studs. To ensure the long-life durability, VHC spherical bearings are protected against corrosion by the following methods: coating with two-component epoxy, PU-based painting (Polyurethane), hot-dip galvanization according to ASTM A123 standards and especially the Al-Mg spray coating method (at the ratio of 5% Al and 95% Mg) which ensure the anti-corrosion durability of up to 100 years, this method is proved by the salt-spraying test in 6000 hours (8-hour dry-wet cycle) according to ASTM B117
