Elastomeric bearings

Stiffness of the Elastomeric Bearing Pad

$k={\frac {GLW}{H}}$

where

• $G$ ... shear modulus of elastomer
• $L$ ... length of the bearing
• $W$ ... width of the bearing
• $H$ ... total elastomer height

External Links

• Elastomeric Bridge Bearings: Recommeneded Test Methods, NCHRP Report 449, 2001]