Yeah, I just noticed those pictures were not very helpful in understanding the layout. I've attached a couple of pictures, along with the framing plan and bearing/shoe details. The alignment shoes appear to be specified only at the designated expansion bearings. I gather the bearings were a...
Circa 1956 bridge. What is the purpose of this "alignment shoe" as described in the original plans? There appears to be a vertical gap to the bottom of the end diaphragm. Is it to restrain transverse movement and provide for thermal movement tracking? The abutment is skewed about 30 degrees...
