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Bridge deck expansion devices

Title
Bridge deck expansion devices / Herbert N. Swanson ; prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
Author
Swanson, Herbert N.
Publication
  • Washington, D.C. : [U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration], Office of Highway Operations, Demonstration Projects Division, 1983.
  • [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1985.

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Additional Authors
  • Colorado. Department of Highways.
  • United States. Federal Highway Administration. Demonstration Projects Division.
Description
17 p. : ill.; 28 cm.
Summary
This report documents a study to evaluate promising bridge deck expansion joints with the intent of finding the most maintenance free and water-proof expansion devices for use in Colorado. The evaluation included inspections and measurements during construction and post construction. The ability of a device to remain water tight is the most important quality used to determine the success of the device. Proper installation during construction is one of the most important factors which will ultimately determine the success of an expansion joint. Neoprene compression joint seals are recommended for future joints whenever possible. On flex joints have also been shown to perform well, however, further evaluations are required before firm recommendations are made.
Alternative Title
Experimental projects program, bridge deck expansion devices, Colorado report
Subject
  • Bridges > Colorado > Floors
  • Expansion joints
  • expansion joints
  • Bridges > Floors
  • Bridge decks
  • Neoprene
  • Performance evaluations
  • Colorado
Note
  • Cover title: Experimental projects program, bridge deck expansion devices, Colorado report.
  • "September, 1983."
  • "Technology transfer, EP"--Cover.
  • "FHWA-EP-5-1"--Cover.
Type of Report (note)
  • Interim.
Funding (note)
  • Colorado Department of Highways.
Contents
Introduction -- Installation -- Performance -- Costs -- Conclusions and recommendations.
OCLC
  • ocm12249281
  • 12249281
  • SCSB-998370
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library