THE PERFORMANCE IN SERVICE OF BRIDGE DECK EXPANSION JOINTS

The performance in service of bridge deck expansion joints has been investigated over a period of seven years. Studies included installation practice, joint design and materials used, structural measurements at selected joints, the nature of deterioration and factors influencing performance. A wide range of factors influenced performance. It was found that to achieve long term satisfactory performance, design, choice of joint, installation procedures and the factors influencing the service conditions need to be considered very carefully. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)

  Wokingham, Berkshire  United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • PRICE, A R
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 38 p.
• Serial:
  • TRRL LABORATORY REPORT
  • Publisher: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Building; Design; Expansion; Facilities; Installation; Joints; Performance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Experimental design; Field performance
• Old TRIS Terms: Joint
• ITRD Terms: 3482: Bridge deck; 5910: Durability; 6720: Expansion; 2998: Joint (structural)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387168
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: LR 1104 Monograph
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM