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Expansion Joints in Building Structures by Ar Dinesh Gaikwad is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Expansion joints are provided to accommodate expansion of building parts and relieve compressive stresses. They provide a space between parts and are filled with a compressible joint filler. Contraction joints introduce planes of weakness to localize cracks from shrinkage. Joint fillers are compressible strips that support sealing compounds. Sealing compounds prevent water and material ingress. Waterbars form impervious barriers across joints. Expansion joints use joint fillers, sealing compounds, and somet
- Author
- Ar Dinesh Gaikwad
- Language
- EN