How To Maintain The Installed Beret Bridge?

Bailey bridge is widely used in daily life because of its simple structure, quick erection, good interchangeability and strong adaptability.Because the bailey bridge structure is steel structure, so it is susceptible to corrosion, especially in the coastal areas, more easy to rust, so often the bailey bridge maintenance in order to avoid rust.

Bailey bridge in use, should be at both ends of the bridge, erect signs indicating the load level, strictly prevent overloaded operation of vehicles, and arrange for regular inspection and maintenance of the bridge.

Major repairs include:

1. Observe whether the pins, bolts, beam clamps and wind resistance rods of the Bailey bridge are fully assembled, and whether there is artificial damage or loosening phenomenon to ensure safe passage.
2. Check the foundation of Bailey Bridge for uneven settlement. If settlement is found, it should be dealt with in time.

2. Grease the pins to prevent rainwater from entering the crevices in the pins, and grease all exposed threads to prevent rusting.

3. The mid-span deflection of the bridge should be measured frequently to see if it has increased. The rate of increase should be exactly the same as the wear of the pin and pin hole.

4. Check whether the bridge panel is cracked, deformed or uneven, and replace it if necessary.

The regular maintenance of Bailey Bridge is an important link to ensure the bearing capacity and service life of the bridge, which should not be neglected.