Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

Solving the Impact of Temperature Change on Bridge Deck Expansion Joints

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jan 18, 2024 11:43:15 AM

When designing and building a bridge, it's essential to consider how temperature changes will affect the joint movement—which is the opening or closing…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation

The 6 Most Common Questions On Expansion Joints and Bridge Deck Membranes

Posted by David Fricke on Jun 1, 2023 9:44:15 AM

We know our industry is a tricky one. There are seemingly limitless requirements and considerations to make for every job, especially with regard to

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation, Bridge membrane

Protecting Wastewater Treatment Plants with Expansion Joints

Posted by David Fricke on Feb 27, 2023 9:08:25 AM

The performance of an expansion joint in various service conditions depends, in large part, on the material composition of the expansion joint. The…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Water Treatment Facility, wastewater utility

How to Measure Expansion Joints

Posted by David Fricke on Apr 21, 2022 1:07:09 PM

What are Expansion Joints

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints, Bridge Preparation, Bridge Deck Preparation

Case Study: Waterproofing Expansion Joints in High Temperatures

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jan 18, 2022 2:47:57 PM

    26th Ward Wastewater Treatment Plant

LOCATION: Brooklyn NYC, near Jamaica Bay

CLIENT: New York City Department of Environmental Protection

CONTRACTOR:…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints, Bridge Preparation, Case Study, Bridge membrane

Expansion Joint Installation Practice for Water Treatment Facilities

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Feb 1, 2021 10:14:00 AM

Expansion joints are narrow openings between sections of a concrete wall or two floor slabs. Such joints are designed to control thermal expansion and…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Potable Water Tank, Water Treatment, Concrete Expansion Joints, Water Treatment Facility

Expansion Joints & Wastewater/Water Treatment Plants

Posted by David Fricke on May 8, 2020 9:00:00 AM

A common focus in wastewater treatment facilities is the maintenance and protection of the tanks in these plants. The service lives of both steel and…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Wastewater Treatment Sludge, Water Treatment, Concrete Expansion Joints

Should Expansion Joints Be Reused?

Posted by Graham Wilson on Oct 14, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Expansion joints are integral parts of our national infrastructure. From bridges to large concrete surfaces such as warehouse flooring, we travel over…

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Topics: Expansion Joints

Planning & Surface Preparation of Expansion Joints on Bridges

Posted by Brock Peterson on Sep 18, 2019 10:00:00 AM

When using concrete as a building material, there are some very important things to consider. As the seasons and weather change, the structure will expand…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints

The Ultimate Guide to Understand Expansion Joints Types

Posted by Randall Turner on Apr 8, 2019 2:00:00 PM

Expansion joints are primarily designed to facilitate the movement in structures caused by temperature induced expansion and contraction. They also help…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints, CEVA Systems