PAVETECH BRIDGE JOINT SYSTEM EVALUATION. CONSTRUCTION REPORT

This report covers the construction of the "PAVETECH BRIDGE JOINT SYSTEM" on a bituminous asphalt overlayed bridge deck on SR 0061 in Berks County. The joint is designed to allow horizontal, vertical, and rotational movements as well as be a waterproof barrier. The construction of the joint was a simple and straightforward process. A pavement saw, hot-air lance, asphalt buggy, mixer, and roller was all the equipment needed for construction. The rate of construction was slow due to this being only a demonstration project. Larger equipment could speed the construction rate. The quoted installation price is less than other approved joint repairs. The joint life expectancy is 6 years or longer.

• Corporate Authors:

  Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

  Bureau of Bridge and Roadway Technology, T&S Bldg, Room 1009
  Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120
• Authors:
  • Ramirez, T L
• Publication Date: 1990-2

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: 18 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Construction; Demonstration projects; Design; Expansion joints; Overlays (Pavements); Repairing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Repairs
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493699
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: PA-89-032+90-53, RP 90-53
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Apr 30 1990 12:00AM