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The purpose of an expansion joint on a bridge it to permit the components to expand and contract with changing temperatures without stressing the entire bridge structure. Early bridge failure would be the result of building a modern bridge without expansion joints.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen temperature rises, the concrete slabs in the bridge expand, so joints are put in so the slabs of concrete don't break.
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What is the difference between Rubber Expansion joint and Dismentaling joint?
rubber expansion joint is a rubber and dismentaling joint is mental joint
What is the purpose for placing some type of expansion material between the repair material and the old joint?
allows for a better seal
How do you provide expansion joint in slab beam construction 75 meters in length?
The purpose of expansion joint , is to anticipate movement of structure due to temperature, earthquake,settlement. In 75 mtrs length of slabs we can make expansion joint in L/2 or 75/ 2 or L/ 3 for every 25 mtrs , we provide bearing Pads for movement. , actually this also name as movement joint.
When was Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association created?
Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association was created in 1955.
Where does the name dog bone expansion joint come from?
Because the expansion joint in cross-section looks like a dog bone.
What is a purpose of a joint?
its a joint that flexes
Piping system?
Pipe Expansion Joint
Definition of fixed joint on bridge?
A fixed is a joint that don't move
What is the primary purpose of a joint?
its a joint that flexes
How do you install expansion joint in reinforced concrete?
Expansion joint's specification depends structure to structure. It depends upon its use rather the purpose it is for. Material used for expansion joint is Neoprene sheet of 50mm thick. Basically material should porous & medium density. Eg. While connecting two different super structure viz. column, we can keep the sheet between the reinforcement of two columns tieing the sheet with binding wire & r/f. Debdutta
Why would a bridge contain gaps where the metal pieces fit together?
these gaps "joint" are used to prevent cracking due to expansion and contraction which result from the change in temperatures between summer and winter and night and day
What is the is code of expansion joint in civil engineering?
Is 6509- 1985
