Bridge Expansion Joints
Route One Infrastructure provide a total service for the supply and installation of bridge expansion joints for use the Highways and Commercial markets.
Whether for pedestrian or vehicular usage applications, we offer a wide range of expansion joint systems including GCP Applied Technologies Sentinel bridge joint range which makes use of rapid curing MMA (methyl methacrylate) technology.
What are Bridge Expansion Joints?
Bridge expansion joints are systems used in the construction of bridges to allow controlled movement, expansion, and contraction of bridge components.
Why do Bridges have Expansion Joints?
Bridge expansion joints are essential in bridge construction as they can handle the movement and deformation caused by temperature changes, movement from heavy traffic loads, and settling of bridge components.
These joints enable the bridge structure to expand and contract without any harm, guaranteeing the bridge’s stability and safety.
Bridge Expansion Joint Installation
Our end-to-end service includes full technical advice from initial design to completion and testing which ensures the correct application of the correct systems for our customers.
Route One offers the supply and installation services of the full range of expansion joints that are listed in CD 357 “Bridge Expansion Joints.”
Bridge Expansion Joint Repair
Bridge expansion joints can go through constant stress due to what they’re designed to do such as withstanding the weight of heavy vehicles.
Should this occur, it may be time for bridge expansion joint replacement or repair.
When this happens, the expansion joint will need to be repaired or replaced.
Because we offer a complete service, we always ensure our expansion joint systems are designed and installed appropriately for the intended use to make sure you benefit from the best expansion joint service life.
Expansion Joint Case Studies
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