USE OF PLASTIC INSERT MATERIAL FOR TRANSVERSE JOINTS IN CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PLASTIC STRIP REQUIRE THAT IT HAVE 0.013 IN MINIMUM THICKNESS AND 0.17 FT. TO 0.18 FT. WIDTH. A MECHANICAL DEVICE IS USED TO PLACE THE STRIP IN THE CONCRETE BEHIND THE PAVING MACHINE AND IN FRONT OF THE FINISHING MACHINE. THIS METHOD IS COMPARABLE TO THE SAWING THE SEALING METHOD, EVEN AS FAR AS COSTS ARE CONCERNED. HOWEVER, ON STUDIES HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE CONDITION OF THE JOINTS AFTER AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF WEAR.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 3, No 1, PP 47-50, 4 PHOT
• Authors:
  • Baldwin, B D
• Publication Date: 1971-5

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Highway Focus

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete pavements; Costs; Machinery; Plastics; Specifications; Transverse joints
• Old TRIS Terms: Inserts; Mechanical equipment
• Subject Areas: Construction; Finance; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00215424
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 3 1971 12:00AM