TRAFFIC INDUCTANCE LOOP JOINT SEALANTS. A GREEN LIGHT TO EASIER SPECIFICATIONS

This paper discusses different types of joint design and the many sealants available on the market today. The advantages and disadvantages of each are explained fully with the aid of graphics. Present day technology has afforded many new methods of traffic control. Systems can be provided which are based on pressure, magnetic force, radar, sonic, radio frequency, light emission, pedestrian push button and inductance loop detectors. Sealing is the chief determinant of a successful detection operation. The paper contains discussion of the basic engineering principles relative to joint movement which provide the background necessary to make the most prudent choices. These principles are performance of sealant determined by shape factor, bond breakers used to prevent sealant from adhering to bottom of joint, basic stress considerations determined by temperature range of sealant, criteria for design and proper sealant, and composition and performance of sealants.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Municipal Signal Association

  1511 K Street, NW, Suite 430
  Washington, DC  United States  20005
• Authors:
  • Rizzo, E M
  • KIMMEL, D
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • IMSA Signal Magazine
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: International Municipal Signal Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Engineering; Inductance; Joints; Loop detectors; Performance; Sealing compounds; Shape; Specifications; Stresses; Temperature; Traffic control devices
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Joint
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00308841
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 22 1980 12:00AM