Asphalt expansion joint expansioncontraction control joint. You may enter part of the word or the whole phrase all items. This item shall govern for furnishing and installing of an asphaltic plug expansion joint system in accordance with plan details and these requirements. Department of transportation supplemental specification 846 polymer modified asphalt expansion joint system april 17, 2015. The performance of bridge joints is affected by the range of temperatures and traffic volumes which they experience. Waboexpandex is used typically at abutments or with asphalt overlays due to its unique asphalt compatibility. Abstract delivers the policy statement, standard, specification and installation code of practice for asphaltic plug joints, covering design issues, materials, installation, resistance to passage of water, typical asphaltic plug joints type 2, deck preparation and quality control. This specification is limited only to field molded apj which can consist of multilayer, or single layer. Manufacturers representative for the header material must meet with txdot and contractor personnel prior to installing the header material per item 454, bridge expansion joints. Fibre expansion joint is versatile, resilient, flexible, and nonextruding.
Matrix 502 asphaltic plug expansion joint system matrix blue elastomeric header and polymeric sealant system matrix cmx flat, cold pour, high performance polymermodified plank joint system matrix one premeasured, allinone plug joint system geocomposites paveprep reflective crack control for ac overlays. Asphalt expansion joint can be used in 80% of all control joint applications. Steel plates should be a maximum of 1 metre in length to aid. It is ideally suited for joints in sidewalks, driveways, streets, and single and multilevel floor slabs. Special specification 4642 asphaltic plug expansion. Asphaltic plug jointsmall mr mr 100mmmr 20m, 35 m large spansskew asphaltic plug joint system is a full depth asphaltic plug joint installed after the carriageway surfacing, kerbs and verges have been complete. Thormajoint is an asphaltic plug bridge expansion joint approved by the uk department of transport and other road authorities around the world. Scope this work shall consist of supplying and installing a binder and aggregate system composed of specially blended polymer modified asphalt and specific aggregate placed in layers into a prepared expansion joint blockout. The crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is a premeasured, prepackaged, hotapplied bridge expansion joint system primarily composed of uniquely formulated polymermodified asphalt binder combined in one box with the exact ratio of select aggregate.
It is waterproof, permanent, flexible, and selfsealing. Bridge joint materials air tight, flexible, waterproof crafco. The following asphaltic plug expansion joint systems are approved for use on txdot projects. Asphaltic plug joint is an effective solution to small expansion or fixed bridge expansion joints. Placing the steel plates in the middle of the gap makes the bridge joints works well.
For gaps of maximum 30mm, caulk with thormafoam and plug with bj200, protected by aluminium flashing strip. The purpose of this evaluation was to determine the field performance and effectiveness of using an asphaltic plug type bridge deck expansion dam system in the temporary repair of existing deteriorated bridge deck expansion dam systems. Permatrack system the system provides the running surface from the high modulus inner material with the. The crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is a premeasured, pre packaged, hotapplied bridge expansion joint system primarily composed of. The new expansion joint system shows essential improvements in the intersection pavementjoint by mechanical means and uses a new material based on. Binder the binder used in the construction of an asphaltic plug joint must have the following characteristics. Asphaltic plug joint also referred to as tst bridge joint for movements up to 40 mm is a simple bridge expansion joint filled with asphalt. Description asphalt expansion joint is the original expansion joint filler. Steel plates can strengthen the whole expansion joint system.
Moreover, an expansion joint management system ejms is developed with the aim of recommending the optimum. Put the steel plates neatly on the asphaltic plug joint material and place them in the middle of the gap. Asphaltic plug joints the asphaltic plug joint being a mixture of graded aggregate and an elastic bituminous compound means that the movement accommodation for the system is provided by the full cross section of the material over the joint. Plug joints as part of our highway maintenance, we also repair asphaltic plug joints and provide new plug joint installations for use on bridge deck highways. It is composed of a blend of asphalts and mineral fillers formed under heat and pressure between two asphaltsaturated liners. The matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is composed of matrix 501 mastic, matrix 501 adhesive, d surface dressing aggregate, backer rod, bridging plates and locating pins components. For this reason, conventional bituminous plug joints are not suitable for. Standard specification for asphaltic plug joints for bridges. The flexible plug expansion joint system, polyflexadvanced pu, is a. Jun 15, 2015 silent joint is unique patented technology of constructing bridge joints. In practice asphaltic plug expansion joints also often fail in the intersection between adjacent pavement and joint, causing cracks and leakages. The system is a one piece monolithic asphaltic plug joint.
This is indicative of the lod requirements for asphaltic plug joint systems. The guideline contains joint system and material requirements including appropriate test procedures as well as instructions on quality management and. Thormajoint expansion joint system details of plates 1. Polyflexadvanced pu plug expansion joint structurae. Being heated sufficiently to melt, it can be poured into gravel and will be shaped into asphalt concrete form after molding to bear vehicle load.
For gaps over 30mm, caulking and plugging details as above. This system is a flexible, waterproof bridge expansion joint which will provide for all deck movements. Manufacturer product data template complete this electronic spreadsheet to ensure that your asphaltic plug joint systems product information meets the requirements of level 2 bim. Flexible plug joint system with new material sciencedirect. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. It is designed to handle harsh environmental conditions and features greater movement capability, better low temperature flexibility. Armour joint is flexible bridge jointing comprising a polymer modified bituminous bridge joint binder mixed with graded aggregates to form an asphaltic plug joint apj in concrete and asphalt carriageways. We can either mill out 50mm off the existing plug joint and top up with rab permatrack h or when you remove the existing wearing course get them to simply mill off the top of the plug joints at that time. Find asphaltic plug expansion joints related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of asphaltic plug expansion joints information. Asphaltic plug joint effective and economical for bridge joint. This joint system is a smooth, durable, loadbearing surface that uses a combination of. Our new product, techflush unit patent pending also facilitates the flushing of buried drains via a new plug joint either as a retrofit option or a new installation at maintenance.
Typical asphaltic plug joint type 2 proprietary systems comprising of layers of specially modified binders and aggregate to provide a homogenous expansion medium and smooth running surface. Asphaltic plug joint effective and economical for bridge. The scope of this specification is limited to field molded apj. Strip seal joints provide a costeffective joint system that allows easy neoprene gland replacement when needed. The asphaltic plug joints apjs are a type of bridge expansion joint that have been promoted as simple general purpose expansion devices for bridges with less than 50 mm 2 in. The compacted joint shall be level with the wearing surface. Asphaltic plug joint characterization and performance evaluation.
Deterioration of bridges expansion joints in egypt semantic scholar. The matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is composed of matrix 501 mastic, matrix 501 adhesive, d surface dressing aggregate, backer rod, bridging plates and locating pins. Components a polymer modified bituminous bridge joint binder, mixed with graded aggregate to form an asphaltic plug joint in asphalt and concrete carriageways in temperate climates. Standard contract items and descriptions for caltrans projects. Statefurnished materials and expenses, as well as supplemental work items and descriptions. We can either mill out 50mm off the existing plug joint and top up with rab permatrack h or when you remove the existing wearing course get them to simply mill off the top of. Asphaltic plug joint systems bim object definition from nbs.
The waboexpandex system is a unique expansion joint for asphalt overlays and abutment joints. The performance of bridge joints is affected by the range of temperatures and. Figure 25 schematic of the asphaltic plug joint dornsife, 2000. Bridge expansion joint systems bim object definition from nbs. Rather than replace your asphaltic plugs consider the rab solution of simply overlaying with 50mm of permatrack h. B ridge e xpansion j oint s ystem, bejs is a trafficdurable bridge and roadway expansion joint which provides a primary watertight seal. As part of our highway maintenance, we also repair asphaltic plug joints and provide new plug joint installations for use on bridge deck highways.
The matrix 502 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is primarily composed of matrix binder and two grades of aggregate. The asphaltic plug joint system is a full depth asphaltic plug joint installed after the carriageway surfacing, kerbs and verges have been complete. The top countries of suppliers are malaysia, china, from which the percentage of asphalt expansion joint supply is 1%, 97% respectively. An asphaltic plug joint system typically comprises of items such as bridging plate, expansion gap fill materials and fasteners. Asphaltic plug jointsmall mr mr 100mmmr 20m, 35 m large spansskew joints. Uses asphalt expansion joint can be used in 80% of all control joint applications. Wabo expandex is a flexible asphaltic plug joint system designed to accommodate minimum structure movement while providing a smooth transition between the approach pavement and the bridge deck. Bejs bridge expansion joint system emseal bridge division.
Jual aspal joint sealant asphaltic plug joint sealant di. Silentjoint is unique patented technology of constructing bridge joints. Silentjoint mechanicalasphaltic bridge plug joint youtube. Wabo asphaltic plug joint is a hot process insitu constructed expansion system capable of accommodating movements up to. The crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is a premeasured, prepackaged. Special specification 4642 asphaltic plug expansion joint system 1. The crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is a premeasured, preblended, hotapplied bridge expansion joint system composed of a uniquely formulated polymer modified asphalt binder and select aggregate.
Beli aspal joint sealant asphaltic plug joint sealant dengan harga murah rp751. Bridge expansion joint systems bim object definition. Techjoint ltd uk specialists in highways repair and. Asphalt expansion joint is the original expansion joint filler. Data on proprietary joints asphaltic plug joints, elastomeric and buried joints. A wide variety of asphalt expansion joint options are available to you, there are 204 suppliers who sells asphalt expansion joint on, mainly located in asia. We have been devising a new product to bring to market called the techflush unit. The matrix 502 asphaltic expansion joint is a hot applied field molded and constructed expansion joint system that is primarily composed of a uniquely. Special specification 4642 asphaltic plug expansion joint system. Bridge joint materials air tight, flexible, waterproof. Dantex concrete, asphalt, protection, maintenance, consultancy, products.
It offers advantages of asphaltic plug joint as low noise, fast construction allowing the closure of. It is designed to handle harsh environmental conditions and features greater movement. Tst crushed stone elastic material is a special type of elasticplastic material with high viscosity. Apr 05, 2017 how to install concrete joints part01,expansion joint contraction joint construction joint.
Due to its unique selfsealing characteristic, no subsequent joint sealing is required. Iko permatrack asphaltic plug joint apj binder iko. The use of small movement joints shall be limited to shortterm installations and emergency repairs. Pu flexible plug expansion joint system achieves a. Enter the item description of the code you wish to search for. The bridge joint association represents uk manufacturers and installers of. The fibrejoint system has been developed to provide an alternative solution to the problematic experience with expansion joint systems on bridges. This will cause a plant to shut down, and require cleaning the entire system.
This specification covers the standards the material, testing and application requirements for a field molded asphaltic plug joint apj used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concrete overlay and portland cement concrete decks. The new flexible plug joint system also enables new applications, both for a wider. Mbbur 12 outside corner flashing detail dwg doc type. If the new joint requires only removal of existing joint and asphalt within the depth of the asphalt. Standard for asphaltic plug joints, bridge joint association. Bridge expansion joints texas department of transportation. This research project will create a software that provides the estimated. Matrix d aggregate specially selected and graded igneous aggregate used as a surface dressing for the completed joint available from crafco iv. Ndot typically only uses an asphaltic plug for retrofit applications for total movements of up to 1 in.
Find informaiton related to bridge expansion joints, including approved header type joint systems and approved asphalt plug joint systems. Iko permatrack asphaltic plug joint apj binder is a hot applied highly flexible specially formulated elastomeric, polymer and rubber modified bituminous compound used as the binder in the installation of asphaltic plug joints apjis in accordance with bd3394 type 2 bridge deck joints. Description fibre expansion joint is composed of cellular fibers securely bonded together and uniformly saturated with asphalt to assure longevity. A polymer modified bituminous bridge joint binder, mixed with graded aggregate to form an asphaltic plug joint in asphalt and concrete carriageways in temperate climates. These joint systems shall not be used for new construction on interstate highways or state highways without staff bridge approval. Bjastandard for asphaltic plug joints may 2003 bja standard for asphaltic plug joints this standard is one of a series of standards covering all types of joints in normal use in the uk. The matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is composed of.