Expansion Joints

Expansion joint failure is one of the maincauses of bridge substructure and superstructure damage.

Their failure cost hundreds of times more than their original value by forcing expensive pier and abutment concrete repairs and deck repairs as they fail.

Freyssinet offers a diverse range of mechanical bridge expansion joints that are suited to handle movements from 30 to 1000 mm regardless of the type of bridge deck, installation or operating conditions.

Freyssinet joints are designed to withstand the highest levels of traffic load in circulation today as well as exposure to pollution, oil and road deicing salts. Their extreme durability and easy replacement make them the most cost-effective choice in the long run.

The current family of Freyssinet’s expansion joints has been in use for more than 30 years and has the following to offer:

• Excellent traffic control
• Long life
• Low noise
• High corrosion resistance
• No horizontal reaction
• Protection of surface under joints
• Good resistance to heavy duty & frequent traffic loads
• Adaptability to all types of surface structure
• Easy installation
• Low servicing & maintenance
• Easy and quick replacement (without damaging the existing structure)

All joints come with optional accessories to ensure water-tightness and effectiveness over footpaths, such as pavement joints, end section upstands and drains.

References:

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