EXPANSION JOINTS

EXPANSION JOINT JCV-1300

JOINT FOR LARGE DISPLACEMENTS

Characteristics

JCV-1300 displacement joints are made with neoprene and reinforced with A36 steel. They are devices that allow the relative movements of major magnitude between two part of a structure. Resistant to extreme environmental conditions. Designed for medium vehicle traffic.

– Its surface prevents sliding of the wheels and all parts are resistant to attrition and vehicle impact.

– Highly resistant to ozone and to most chemical oxidants.

– Designed to withstand heavier loads, adjust to movements of use and to meet requirements of the effort limits.

Materials

– Inner steel plates A36

– Vulcanized high quality neoprene rubber

Applications

– Expansion joints have different uses, the most common application is for bridges or for construction.

– Used in bridges with medium traffic, with maximum efficiency is in the bridges without skewing.

Used Standards

– ASSHTO M220 (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official)

– Ecuadorian road standard – NEVI 12

– Ecuadorian standard of Ministry of Public Works and Communications MOP-001-F 2002

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