ASTM D4014-03 - 10.2.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers bearings, which consist of all elastomer or of alternate laminates of elastomer and steel, when the function of the bearings is to transfer loads or accommodate relative movement between a bridge superstructure and its supporting structure, or both.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

Note 1—The words "elastomer" or "elastomeric" will be used interchangeably with the word "rubber" in this specification.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section B, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3183-10(2024)

Standard Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products

E4-24

Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D2137-11(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics

D2000-18(2024)e1

Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications (Includes all amendments and changes 12/11/2024).

D1418-22

Standard Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—Nomenclature

D1415-18(2026)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—International Hardness

D1149-18(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D832-07(2024)

Standard Practice for Rubber Conditioning For Low Temperature Testing

D573-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven

D518-99

Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking (Withdrawn 2008)

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D395-18(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set

A36/A36M-19

Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel