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Tico Structural Bearings Vibration isolation of structures using Tico Structural Bearings
Tico Structural Bearings provide a maintenance free resilient barrier for the isolation of structures from ground borne noise and vibration. Typical CV/CA installation showing the fail-safes and bearing spacing to allow for bulge.

Key advantages
Supplied in virtually any size to suit specific conditions, so that the bearings can be engineered to give the required response. Can be supplied for a variety of construction methods from modular bearings on pile caps to continuous bearings in strip footings. Bearings can be fitted above or below ground level to suit the engineers requirements. Available in a number of grades. Suitable for a wide variety of applications from large buildings to light internal structures. All bearings manufactured from high quality constituents. The resilient mounting of any structure should be considered at an early stage to enable a safe, effective and economic design to be engineered. It is not possible to give a simple guide to the dynamic behaviour of a resiliently mounted structure, and advice should be sought from a consulting engineer experienced in this field. However, our Tico Structural Bearings department will be happy to assist where possible.

Typical design for a studio or isolated room using the box within a box principle.

General principles
The dynamic behaviour of a mounted system can be extremely complicated and is affected by many factors, such as: Roof slab

Stiffness of structure. Weight of structure. Disturbing frequency. Isolation frequency. Strain amplitude.

Wall supported on floor slab

Mineral Wool

Low frequency bearings (CV/LF)

Floating floor slab

To achieve a major reduction in noise transmission to a structure it is necessary to isolate the structure by the introduction of resilient bearings.

Recording studio.(Courtesy of Recording Architecture.)

It will be appreciated that the selection of bearings for a particular application is dependent on many factors. It is our custom to work closely with consultants or other authorised bodies to ensure that we provide a bearing best suited to the application.

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Tico Structural Bearings CV/CA high stress bearings

Vulcanised laminates of polychloroprene based rubber, enhanced by the inclusion of cellular particles and alternated with reinforcing plies of high tensile fabric.
Maximum working stress Working stress range Breakdown Hardness (IRHD) Density (typical) Temperature range Typical damping ration 7 MN/m2 4.5 to 7 MN/m2 In excess of 3 times maximum working stress (in accordance with BS6177) 75 5 1150 kg/m3 30 to +70 C Performance of bearing may be impaired at extremes of durable temperature range. 0.043 to 0.053

CV/M medium stress bearings

This medium stress structural bearing uses the same high quality compound as is used in Tico CV/CA but is unreinforced except in the 50mm thick version, which has central reinforcement of high tensile fabric.
Maximum working stress Working stress range Breakdown Hardness (IRHD) Density (typical) Temperature range Typical damping ratio 1.4 MN/m2 1 to 1.4 MN/m2 In excess of 3 times maximum working stress (in accordance with BS6177) 50 5 1100 kg/m3 30 to 70C Performance of bearing may be impaired at extremes of durable temperature range. 0.065 to 0.085

CV/LF low stress bearings

This range of low stress bearings is supplied in two grades, both moulded from polychloroprene compounds in varying configurations.
CV/LF/B Maximum working stress Working stress range Breakdown Hardness (IRHD) Density (typical) Temperature range Typical damping ratio 0.07 MN/m2 0.04 to 0.07 MN/m2 CV/LF/N 0.70 MN/m2 0.35 to 0.70 MN/m2

In excess of 3 times maximum working stress (in accordance with BS6177) 40 3 1050 kg/m3 30 to +70C 0.06 to 0.085 40 3 1050 kg/m3 30 to +70C 0.06 to 0.085

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Tico Resilient Seatings

A popular solution to the problem of structural damage caused by shrinkage, rotation, differential settlement and localised stresses

Key advantages
Simply and economically installed between elements of a building, they provide a resilient barrier to prevent damage. Reduce the need for expensive finishes on mating surfaces. Attenuation of transmitted noise. Available in four grades and supplied as either standard strips or pre-cut seatings. All Tico Resilient Seatings are manufactured from the highest quality materials and will prove both durable and age resistant over many decades, with a load bearing life expectancy in excess of the normal life of the structure.
The Embankment Place, London, UK.

Materials
There are four grades of resilient seatings, the selection of which is dependent upon a number of factors such as available support area, rotation, axial and shear loads.

Supply details
All grades of Tico Resilient Seatings can be supplied in 1200mm lengths with custom sizes available to suit indivdiual applications. Full technical data on all materials is available from our Tico Structural Bearings department. This includes general properties, graphical data and installation instructions

Grade Working stress Ultimate breakdown Density Hardness (IRHD) Coefficient of friction Concrete Steel Durable temperature range

CV/PF/RS CV/CA/RS CV/M/RS CV/D/RS 10 to 15.5 MN/m2 4 to 7 MN/m2 0.5 to 1.4 MN/m2 0.1 to 0.3 MN/m2

In excess of 3 times maximum working stress. 1200 kg/m3 93 5 1150 kg/m3 76 5 1100 kg/m3 50 5 540 kg/m3 68 5 TRSTSB0403-v01 INDUSTRIAL

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0.65 0.5 40 to +70C

0.6 0.5 40 to +70C

0.65 0.64 40 to +70C

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Tico Resilient Seatings CV/PF/RS

A very high stress seating, manufactured from press cured layers of heavy duty synthetic rubber proofed fabric, suited to the most arduous applications.

CV/M/RS
A medium stress seating, manufactured from a particle loaded polychloroprene rubber; this is the most popular seating material. Suitable for a wide range applications and can withstand high irregularities in support services. Main support beams Bridge abutments Floor slab expansion joint Separation between floating floor and wall Bund walls, etc. The CV/M/RS satisfies the requirements of the majority of applications. The selection being made on the basis of applied stress.

Separating member between combinations of steel or concrete Prevents damage from shrinkage or uneven support surfaces Employed successfully on oil rig applications The CV/PF/RS is normally specified for arduous high load applications only.

CV/CA/RS
A high stress seating, manufactured from a particle loaded polychloroprene rubber, reinforced with high tensile fabric. Large span floors Main support beams Bridge abutments Areas where support area is limited The CV/CA/RS best satisfy the requirements of the majority of applications, the selection being made on the basis of applied stress.

CV/D/RS
A low stress seating, made from particle loaded polyisoprene rubber and benefiting from high damping. Designed to accommodate normal surface irregularities under low load conditions. CV/D/RS is used in low stress applications, especially in situations benefiting from its damping properties.

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Tico Bondslip Sliding Bearings

Ideal choice for accommodating large lateral movements, particularly if associated with high vertical loads

Advantages and properties

Maintenance-free sliding surfaces. Excellent wear and abrasion resistance. Tailored to suit individual applications. Comparable with the service life of the structure. Can be supplied ready bonded to steel backing plate for quick on-site installation. Excellent chemical and weather resistance. Low coefficient of friction between two sliding surfaces. Supplied with all characteristics of the resilient substrate for vibration and noise attenuation.

Supply details
Tico Bondslip bearings are manufactured to customers specific requirements and will generally comprise an upper and a lower component. It is normal to supply the sliding bearings with the upper nylon component having a larger plan area than the lower resiliently backed PTFE unit. This is to allow for the anticipated movement of the bearing and also to act as an umbrella, thus preventing detritus from collecting on the sliding surface. Our Tico Structural Bearings department will be pleased to advise on specific designs and the selection of materials.

The Thames Flood Barrier, London, UK.

Bondslip identification
It is an advantage, and of considerable benefit to the installer if the bearings are supplied individually identified, particularly when a variety of sizes are employed. Bondslip units can be supplied pre-marked, each with their respective location or grid position.

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Tico Bondslip Sliding Bearings Physical properties

General properties of the typical lower member:
CV/PF/PT Working stress Hardness of resilient substrate (IRHD) 15.5 MN/m2 93 5 CV/CA/PT 5 to 7 MN/m2 76 5 1150 kg/m3 CV/M/PT 1.4 MN/m2 55 5 1100 kg/m3

Density of resilient substrate 1200 kg/m3

Coefficient of friction against load (PTFE to Nylon) Stress Coefficient of friction 0.7 MN/m2 0.09 1.4 MN/m2 0.07 3.5 MN/m2 0.05 7 MN/m2 0.04

Construction of bearings
All Tico Bond Slip Bearings are custom made for all applications. The most common construction is shown below (not to scale):

Upper member

Steel backing plate (grade and thickness determined by application). Factory bonded to sliding element.

20mm (min)

Sliding element 2.5mm CV/S/NG Molybdenum disulphide loaded nylon sliding face with CV/S backing for bonding to steel. Allowing for heat dispersion during welding of backing plate to main structure. High quality PTFE factory bonded to resilient substrate. (Both PTFE and resilient substrate grades determined by application). Plan dimensions always smaller than Upper Member CV/S/NG to create an umbrella effect, protecting the PTFE surface.

20mm (min)

Lower member

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Steel backing plate (grade and thickness determined by application). Factory bonded to sliding element.

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Tico Structural Bearings Introduction

Tiflex Limited has over fifty years experience in the manufacture and distribution of a wide range of polymer-based materials and components for use in industrial, marine, transportation, offshore, defence and construction applications. Our Tico Structural Bearings products have a long history of success in attenuating the transmission of ground borne vibration into buildings and other structures where vibration posed a problem. This sophisticated range of products is divided into three categories, each with its own individual features that can be tailored to the needs of the customer. These categories are as follows: Tico Structural Bearings Tico Resilient Seatings Tico Bondslip Sliding Bearings The purpose of this brochure is to provide an introduction to the Tico range of Structural Bearings. It is supported with technical data sheets and by the unrivalled service we offer to the industry.
The Lloyds Building, London, UK. (Courtesy of Ove Arup & Partners)

Quality
All Tico bearings are manufactured in accordance with Quality Standard BS EN ISO 9001.

Installation
Bearings should always be handled with care during installation. Damaged bearings should not be incorporated in the works. The particulars of the damage should be brought to the notice of the resident engineer or consultant. Where possible the requirements of BS 6177 must be complied with.

Storage
All Tico bearings should be stored away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, chemicals, liquids and cement. They must also be protected against surface damage during site storage. Under no circumstances should the bearings be allowed to become immersed in water or be placed under other building materials. Where long-term storage is involved, a cool position away from direct sunlight is ideal.

Customer support
Technical data is available on all our materials. This includes general properties, graphical data and installation instructions. Please do not hesitate to contact our Tico Structural Bearings department for help and advice. Telephone: Facsimile: +44 (0) 1579 320808 +44 (0) 1579 320802
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Tico Structural Bearings Associated Products

Recommended supplementary products from the Tico range to complement our various bearings and seatings

Resilient collars and washers

Tico collars and washers are manufactured in a range of materials and configurations. They are used to prevent bridging of the isolation, caused by rigid contact with shear restraint dowels, bolts, etc.

Adhesives and sealants

Tico bearings should be secured in position with a suitable high quality adhesive such as: Tico contact adhesive rubber based contact adhesive suitable for use on light applications where a well prepared, dry and level surface exists. Tico marine epoxy adhesive suitable for arduous applications and in particular for medium and high stress bearings where a well prepared, dry and level surface exists. Tico A/SU two-part, cold curing polysulphide filler/sealant: may be used for horizontal filling where a permanently elastic joint is required.

Other bearing products

Tiflex manufactures bearings and are not restricted to the range we have brought to your attention. Tiflex would be pleased to help you select bearings that meet your requirements.

Fire protection
Tico resilient seatings and structural bearings have a degree of natural fire resistance. In installations where fire sweep could occur, Tiflex advises the inclusion of extra fire protection. Our technical department will be happy to assist in the selection of the most appropriate material.

Sealing tape
Tico A/ST waterproof adhesive tape is used to seal joins between seatings and infill materials to avoid the ingress of wet concrete during pouring operations.

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Tico Critical Frequency Pads

For several decades Tiflex have been manufacturing materials which were specially developed to meet the demands of applications where low frequencies are the critical factor. Tico CV/LF materials are able to isolate vibration and provide a natural frequency as low as 10Hz. However, Tico CV/LF materials, due to their construction, are fairly inflexible in the sizes at which they can be supplied.

Typical Applications:
Floating Floors Room within a room systems Isolated foundations Where the isolation of low frequencies are critical

Tiflex have recognised this and have now developed a new range of structural bearing products which not only can be entirely flexible in their size and where necessary thickness, but also can achieve a natural frequency under load of 8Hz. This could provide significant advantages where attenuation of vibration is critical. This range of products is called Tico CV/CF.

Key Features:
Unsurpassed isolation at low frequencies Complete flexibility of supply High lateral stability Will isolate structures from ground borne vibration Two grades to suit the majority of applications Rapid installation No mechanical parts to maintain Should be used in conjunction with Tico adhesives Can be provided as part of a full vibration attenuation package including fail safes etc. A standard range of sizes held in stock Bespoke sizes available on request

Code

Maximum Static Stress (MN/m2)

Standard Thickness mm (imperial) 35

Standard Sizes mm (imperial) 100 x 100 250 x 250 500 x 500

CV/CF/B

0.07

CV/CF/N

0.7

25

100 x 100 250 x 250 500 x 500

Non-standard sizes are available up to a maximum pad size 1000 x 1000mm

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- Standard Products

Bearings to Achieve 25 Hz - Material CV/CA Thickness Length Width

(mm) 150 175 200 250 275 300 325 350 400 425 (mm) 150 175 200 250 275 300 325 350 400 425 (mm) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Kg

Load Range
KN 50 - 80 80 - 100 100 - 150 150 - 200 200 - 250 250 - 300 300 - 350 350 - 400 400 - 500 500 - 600 5,000 - 8,000 8,000 - 10,000 10,000 - 15,000 15,000 - 20,000 20,000 - 25,000 25,000 - 30,000 30,000 - 35,000 35,000 - 40,000 40,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 60,000

Deflection
3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm

Bearings to Achieve 10 Hz - Material CV/CA Length Width Thickness

(mm) 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 (mm) 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 (mm) 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 Kg

Load Range
KN 100 - 150 150 - 200 200 - 225 225 - 275 275 - 375 375 - 475 475 - 575 10,000 - 15,000 15,000 - 20,000 20,000 - 22,500 22,500 - 27,500 27,500 - 37,500 37,500 - 47,500 47,500 - 57,500

Deflection
18-23mm 18-23mm 18-23mm 18-23mm 18-23mm 18-23mm 18-23mm

Bearings to Achieve 25 Hz - Material CV/M Length Width

(mm) 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 (mm) 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300

Thickness
(mm) 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 Kg

Load Range
KN 15 - 20 20 - 30 30 - 40 40 - 50 50 - 60 60 - 80 80 - 90 90 - 100 1,500 - 2,000 2,000 - 3,000 3,000 - 4,000 4,000 - 5,000 5,000 - 6,000 6,000 - 8,000 8,000 - 9,000 9,000 - 10,000

Deflection
2-3mm 2-3mm 2-3mm 2-3mm

2-3mm 2-3mm 2-3mm

NB: Loads indicated above are loads needed to achieve required natural frequency. They are not the maximum recommended loads for that pad size

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Bearings to Achieve 8-10Hz - Material CV/CF/B Thickness Length Width

(mm) 100 250 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 (mm) 100 250 500 50 100 250 500 1000 (mm) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 Kg 40-60 250-375

Load Range
KN 0.4 - 0.6 2.5 - 3.75 10-15

Deflection
5-6mm 5-6mm 5-6mm

1,000 - 1,500

Bearings to Achieve 8-10 Hz - Material CV/CF/N Length Width Thickness

(mm) 100 250 500 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 (mm) 100 250 500 50 100 250 500 1000 (mm) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

Load Range
Kg 450 - 650 2,800 - 4,000 11,200 - 16,000 KN 4.5 - 6.5 28 - 40 112 - 160

Deflection
3-4mm 3-4mm 3-4mm

NB: Loads indicated above are loads needed to achieve required natural frequency. They are not the maximum recommended loads for that pad size

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CV/CA/RS Length
(mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Width
(mm) 50 100 200 500 1000 50 100 200 500 1000

Thickness
(mm) 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 25 25 25 25

CV/PF/RS Length
(mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Width
(mm) 75 150 300 1200 75 150 300 600 1200 75 150 300 600 1200

Thickness
(mm) 6 6 6 6 6 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 25 25 25

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CV/D/RS Length
(mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Width
(mm) 50 100 200 500 1000 50 100 200 500 1000 50 100 200 500 1000

Thickness
(mm) 6 6 6 6 6 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 25 25 25 25

CV/M/RS Length
(mm) 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Width
(mm) 50 100 200 500 1000 50 100 200 500 1000 50 100 200 500 1000

Thickness
(mm) 6 6 6 6 6 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 25 25 25 25

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- Past Projects

Project
The Peacock Centre, Woking The Trocadero Centre, London Orville Road Housing Development, London Eland House,London MBC TV Studio, Battersea, London Lantau Bridge Crossing, Tsing Ma Bridge, Hong Kong Centre West, Hammersmith, London Stanhope Gardens, London 36 Gloucester Avenue, London Port Dundas, Glasgow The Broadway, Wimbledon Blackfriars Court, London Evangelist House, London Pomaret & Irdier Housing, Barcelona, Spain CAD-B Project, Singapore Casa Da Musica, Portugal Runcorn Arts Centre Manchester Free Trades Hall Manchester Welsh Millennium Centre Cardiff

Consultants & Contractors

LG Mouchel & Partners Ove Arup & Partners, Arup Acoustics John Savage Associates Ove Arup & Ptns, Hann Tucker Associates, John Mowlem Const SW Davies, Amec Building Mott MacDonald Clarke, Nicholls & Marcel Ernest Green Partnership, Sandy Brown Associates Michael Blackler Partnership, Sandy Brown Associates Thorburn Colquhorn, New Acoustics, Dawn Construction Waterman Partnership, Hann Tucker Associates Pell Frischmann, Hann Tucker Associates Pell Frischmann, Hann Tucker Associates dPAC Constructions, Estudi Acustic H Arau China Construction, NAP Acoustics Somague, Dorsserblesgraaf John Miller & Partners, Arup Acoustics, G Seddon Construction Buro Hapold, Billington Structures Ove Arup & Partners, Watson Steel Structures

Cinema Projects
Wood Green Cinema, London Virgin Cinema, Cardiff Multiplex Cinema, Isle of Wight Odeon Cinema, Dundee Mokotow Cinema Complex, Warsaw, Poland Janki Cinema Complex, Warsaw, Poland Viking Bowl Cinema, Thurso Falkirk Cinema Complex CTP Leisure Development, St. Helens Brayford North Multiplex, Lincoln Multiplex Cinema, Church Street, Lancaster Leisure Cineplex, Festival Place, Basingstoke The Light @ Leeds Fulham Broadway The Rotunda, 29-39 Head Street, Colchester Plaza Cinema, Regent St. London WA Fairhurst & Partners, Carnaby Structures Ltd John Allen Associates, Wescol Glosford Plc John Allen Associates, Simons Construction J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd Edward Roscoe Associates, MDA Polska Edward Roscoe Associates, MDA Polska Isleburn Structural Services Atlas Ward Structures BD Structures Ltd

Billington Structures Whitby Bird & Partners, Serverfield-Reeve White Young Green, Billington Structures Clarke, Nicholls & Marcel, Alan Saunders Associates, Bourne White Young Green, Hoarel Lea Acoustics, Costain PEP Civil & Structures Ltd, Alan Saunders Associates, SDC Waterman Partnership, Spectrum Acoustic Consts, William Hare

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