Joseph Becker, RJ Watson, Inc When beginning any discussion on bridge joint systems one must consider the purpose and function of the bridge joint in today’s modern highway system. A bridge joint can be likened to the roof on your
VDOT’s Use of Concrete Closure Pours to Eliminate Bridge Deck Expansion Joints
Adam Matteo, Virginia Department of Transportation General Expansion joints in bridge decks have long been recognized as the one of the leading factors in bridge deterioration. Expansion joints, placed at the ends of bridge decks to allow for thermal expansion
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Improving Durability of Bridge Decks using High Performance Concrete
John Staton, Michigan Department of Transportation and Dave Juntunen, Michigan Department of Transportation The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently completed the “Fix on 96”, which was a $148 Million project that reconstructed 7 miles of urban freeway and rehabilitated
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