BRIDGE DECK EXPANSION DEVICES. INTERIM REPORT

This report documents a study to evaluate promising bridge deck expansion joints with the intent of finding the most maintenance free and water-proof expansion devices for use in Colorado. The evaluation included inspections and measurements during construction and post construction. The ability of a device to remain water tight is the most important quality used to determine the success of the device. Proper installation during donstruction is one of the most important factors which will ultimately determine the success of an expansion joint. Neoprene compression joint seals are recommended for future joints whenever possible. On flex joints have also been shown to perform well, however, further evaluations are required before firm recommendations are made.

• Corporate Authors:

  Colorado Department of Highways

  4201 East Arkansas Avenue
  Denver, CO  United States  80222

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Swanson, H N
• Publication Date: 1983-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 24 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Building; Expansion joints; Facilities; Inspection; Installation; Measurement; Mechanical seals; Neoprene; Performance evaluations; Permeability
• Uncontrolled Terms: Compression seals
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00468646
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: CDOH-DTP-R-83-11
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: May 31 1988 12:00AM