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Bridge Deck Joint Replacement Guide by Christine Hermawan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Bridge deck joints allow for expansion and contraction of the bridge deck and keep water off the substructure. Texas aims to minimize joints by using continuous slab designs for over 90% of new bridges. Common joint types include armor joints, sealed expansion joints, fabric joints, header joints, and asphalt plug joints. Failures occur from damaged concrete, disengaged anchors, cracked or broken seals, and expansion of header materials from moisture. Texas repairs failures through slab repairs, resetting j
- Author
- Christine Hermawan
- Language
- EN