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. Polyflexadvanced pu plug expansion joint structurae. The waboexpandex system is a unique expansion joint for asphalt overlays and abutment joints. The scope of this specification is limited to field molded apj. If the new joint requires only removal of existing joint and asphalt within the depth of the asphalt. 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. For this reason, conventional bituminous plug joints are not suitable for. Wabo asphaltic plug joint is a hot process insitu constructed expansion system capable of accommodating movements up to. Steel plates can strengthen the whole expansion joint system. Mbbur 12 outside corner flashing detail dwg doc type. Due to its unique selfsealing characteristic, no subsequent joint sealing is required. Enter the item description of the code you wish to search for. Matrix d aggregate specially selected and graded igneous aggregate used as a surface dressing for the completed joint available from crafco iv.
Asphaltic plug joint is an effective solution to small expansion or fixed bridge expansion joints. Flexible plug joint system with new material sciencedirect. The matrix 502 asphaltic expansion joint is a hot applied field molded and constructed expansion joint system that is primarily composed of a uniquely. 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. 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. In practice asphaltic plug expansion joints also often fail in the intersection between adjacent pavement and joint, causing cracks and leakages. The crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is a premeasured, pre packaged, hotapplied bridge expansion joint system primarily composed of. 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. Crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system.
Standard specification for asphaltic plug joints for bridges. Strip seal joints provide a costeffective joint system that allows easy neoprene gland replacement when needed. Jual aspal joint sealant asphaltic plug joint sealant di. Binder the binder used in the construction of an asphaltic plug joint must have the following characteristics. Steel plates should be a maximum of 1 metre in length to aid.
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. Asphalt expansion joint expansioncontraction control joint. Pu flexible plug expansion joint system achieves a. Asphalt expansion joint can be used in 80% of all control joint applications. Fibre expansion joint is versatile, resilient, flexible, and nonextruding. 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. It is ideally suited for joints in sidewalks, driveways, streets, and single and multilevel floor slabs. Asphalt expansion joint is the original expansion joint filler. B ridge e xpansion j oint s ystem, bejs is a trafficdurable bridge and roadway expansion joint which provides a primary watertight seal. The new flexible plug joint system also enables new applications, both for a wider. Thormajoint expansion joint system details of plates 1. Bridge expansion joints texas department of transportation.
Asphaltic plug joint characterization and performance evaluation. Standard contract items and descriptions for caltrans projects. This will cause a plant to shut down, and require cleaning the entire system. Placing the steel plates in the middle of the gap makes the bridge joints works well.
Thormajoint is an asphaltic plug bridge expansion joint approved by the uk department of transport and other road authorities around the world. As part of our highway maintenance, we also repair asphaltic plug joints and provide new plug joint installations for use on bridge deck highways. This research project will create a software that provides the estimated. Asphaltic plug joint effective and economical for bridge joint. 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. This joint system is a smooth, durable, loadbearing surface that uses a combination of. Department of transportation supplemental specification 846 polymer modified asphalt expansion joint system april 17, 2015.
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. It is waterproof, permanent, flexible, and selfsealing. The following asphaltic plug expansion joint systems are approved for use on txdot projects. It is composed of a blend of asphalts and mineral fillers formed under heat and pressure between two asphaltsaturated liners. You may enter part of the word or the whole phrase all items. Statefurnished materials and expenses, as well as supplemental work items and descriptions.
Bridge expansion joint systems bim object definition from nbs. For gaps of maximum 30mm, caulk with thormafoam and plug with bj200, protected by aluminium flashing strip. Permatrack system the system provides the running surface from the high modulus inner material with the. Put the steel plates neatly on the asphaltic plug joint material and place them in the middle of the gap. Special specification 4642 asphaltic plug expansion. Find asphaltic plug expansion joints related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of asphaltic plug expansion joints information. This specification is limited only to field molded apj which can consist of multilayer, or single layer. It offers advantages of asphaltic plug joint as low noise, fast construction allowing the closure of. Techjoint ltd uk specialists in highways repair and. 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. Figure 25 schematic of the asphaltic plug joint dornsife, 2000. Description fibre expansion joint is composed of cellular fibers securely bonded together and uniformly saturated with asphalt to assure longevity.
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. An asphaltic plug joint system typically comprises of items such as bridging plate, expansion gap fill materials and fasteners. Waboexpandex is used typically at abutments or with asphalt overlays due to its unique asphalt compatibility. 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. 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. The performance of bridge joints is affected by the range of temperatures and. 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. This item shall govern for furnishing and installing of an asphaltic plug expansion joint system in accordance with plan details and these requirements. Tst crushed stone elastic material is a special type of elasticplastic material with high viscosity. 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 new expansion joint system shows essential improvements in the intersection pavementjoint by mechanical means and uses a new material based on. Standard for asphaltic plug joints, bridge joint association.
Description asphalt expansion joint is the original expansion joint filler. Bejs bridge expansion joint system emseal bridge division. 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. The guideline contains joint system and material requirements including appropriate test procedures as well as instructions on quality management and. 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. Asphaltic plug jointsmall mr mr 100mmmr 20m, 35 m large spansskew joints.
Moreover, an expansion joint management system ejms is developed with the aim of recommending the optimum. This is indicative of the lod requirements for asphaltic plug joint systems. Jun 15, 2015 silent joint is unique patented technology of constructing bridge joints. This system is a flexible, waterproof bridge expansion joint which will provide for all deck movements. It is designed to handle harsh environmental conditions and features greater movement capability, better low temperature flexibility. Special specification 4642 asphaltic plug expansion joint system 1. 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. 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. The crafco matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is a premeasured, prepackaged. These joint systems shall not be used for new construction on interstate highways or state highways without staff bridge approval. The compacted joint shall be level with the wearing surface.
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. 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. The matrix 501 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is composed of. Find informaiton related to bridge expansion joints, including approved header type joint systems and approved asphalt plug joint systems. 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. Silentjoint is unique patented technology of constructing bridge joints. Asphaltic plug joint systems bim object definition from nbs.
For gaps over 30mm, caulking and plugging details as above. The matrix 502 asphaltic plug bridge joint system is primarily composed of matrix binder and two grades of aggregate. The system is a one piece monolithic asphaltic plug joint. Silentjoint mechanicalasphaltic bridge plug joint youtube. 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. Bridge expansion joint systems bim object definition.
Deterioration of bridges expansion joints in egypt semantic scholar. Apr 05, 2017 how to install concrete joints part01,expansion joint contraction joint construction joint. The top countries of suppliers are malaysia, china, from which the percentage of asphalt expansion joint supply is 1%, 97% respectively. Uses asphalt expansion joint can be used in 80% of all control joint applications. The flexible plug expansion joint system, polyflexadvanced pu, is a.
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. Beli aspal joint sealant asphaltic plug joint sealant dengan harga murah rp751. 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. 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. Rather than replace your asphaltic plugs consider the rab solution of simply overlaying with 50mm of permatrack h. The bridge joint association represents uk manufacturers and installers of. We have been devising a new product to bring to market called the techflush unit. 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. Iko permatrack asphaltic plug joint apj binder iko. Armourjoint 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. The asphaltic plug joint system is a full depth asphaltic plug joint installed after the carriageway surfacing, kerbs and verges have been complete. A better asphaltic plug joint for low movement structures. Bridge joint materials air tight, flexible, waterproof. It offers advantages of asphaltic plug joint as low noise, fast construction allowing the closure of only one lane, no.
The fibrejoint system has been developed to provide an alternative solution to the problematic experience with expansion joint systems on bridges. The performance of bridge joints is affected by the range of temperatures and traffic volumes which they experience. Data on proprietary joints asphaltic plug joints, elastomeric and buried joints. This joint system is a smooth, durable, loadbearing surface that uses a combination of polymermodified asphaltic binder and selected aggregate. The use of small movement joints shall be limited to shortterm installations and emergency repairs.
Bridge joint materials air tight, flexible, waterproof crafco. 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. It is designed to handle harsh environmental conditions and features greater movement. Special specification 4642 asphaltic plug expansion joint system.
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