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      <title>Bridge Expansion Joints – Design for Movements, Performance and Durability</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Expansion joints in medium-size and long bridges should be regarded as important bridge components. There is a trend to minimize the number of joints, and design each joint to permit large movements. It is therefore important to develop suitable joint types that function smoothly for such large movements during a long time without damages or malfunctioning. A widely used, modern joint type for large joint movements is the Modular Bridge Expansion Joint (MBEJ). The paper mainly deals with different aspects of MBEJs (function, fatigue, durability, maintenance, noise etc). Traffic forces on MBEJs as well as quality requirements and assessment are discussed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:24:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Expansion Joints with Low Noise Emission – Will Recent Developments Become Widespread Across Europe?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The paper gives a brief introduction to the various available systems which are aimed at reducing noise at expansion joints in road bridges. A short description of each type of joint is presented, with consideration also of further factors such as cost, kinematical behaviour, over-rolling comfort, safety and drainage. In addition, supplementary or alternative possibilities of noise reduction, which are independent of the expansion joint itself, are discussed.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has taken steps to improve the quality and durability of modular bridge expansion joints that have a movement rating greater than 150 mm.  Expansion joints are subject to a greater number of load cycles than normal bridge components.  As a result of premature fatigue failures of modular bridge expansion joints in Washington State and elsewhere, WSDOT requires that all modular joint components meet fatigue design and testing requirements. Components are designed for a fatigue life of 100 million cycles.  Fatigue design and testing requirements are included in the contract specifications.  Improved specifications and quality control during manufacture and construction are needed in order to eliminate possible loss of quality caused by competitive bidding and bid shopping.  Preapproved expansion joint models and manufacturers should be identified in the contract plans and specifications.  Contractors should identify which manufacturer is selected at the time of bid submission. It is recommended that modular bridge expansion joints have at least a 5-year guarantee on performance and durability.]]></description>
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