Pot bearing is designed for bearing the combinations of vertical loads, horizontal loads, longitudinal and transverse movements and rotations. According to the bearing performance, it can be divided into fixed pot bearing, free sliding pot bearing and guide sliding pot bearing (edge guided bearing pad & center guided bearing pad). All of them ensure the controlled transfer of forces between superstructure and substructure of bridge. Pot bearing is economical, compact, light, and has long service life.
