BearersBearersCreated OnFebruary 6, 2018byCult of Sea Print You are here: Glossary B Bearers < Back to Glossary Indexsubstantial baulks of timber, used to accept the weight of a heavy load on a steel deck. The bearers are laid for two reasons:To spread the load weight over a greater area of the deck.To prevent steel loads slipping on the steel deck plate. Related:TimberDreadage or Dreading ClauseSafety approval plateHog (Hogging)Intaken measureKeel
BearersCreated OnFebruary 6, 2018byCult of Sea Print You are here: Glossary B Bearers < Back to Glossary Indexsubstantial baulks of timber, used to accept the weight of a heavy load on a steel deck. The bearers are laid for two reasons:To spread the load weight over a greater area of the deck.To prevent steel loads slipping on the steel deck plate. Related:TimberDreadage or Dreading ClauseSafety approval plateHog (Hogging)Intaken measureKeel