Joint Families - Bridge Joint Association

BRIDGE JOINT FAMILIES

The various ‘families’ of expansion joint type covered by the constituent parts of ETAG 032 and their corresponding equivalent generic joint types as previously described in the withdrawn BD 33 Document are provided below.

The information provided below is a simplified information guide based on the CD357 Bridge expansion joints Standards document.

Previous ‘Type’ categories are no longer used within the standard but are noted for reference.

Part 2: Buried Expansion Joint

(Type 1 – Buried joint under continuous surfacing)

Part 3: Flexible Plug Joint

(Type 2 – Asphaltic Plug Joint)

Part 4: Nosing Expansion Joint

(Type 3 – Nosing joint with poured sealant)
(Type 4 – Nosing with preformed compression seal)
(Type 6 – Elastomeric with Metal Runners Resin Encapsulated)

Part 5: Mat Expansion Joint

(Type 1 – Buried joint under continuous surfacing)

Part 6 – Cantilever Expansion Joint

(Type 7 – Cantilever comb or tooth joint)

Part 7 – Supported Expansion Joint

(Type 1 – Buried joint under continuous surfacing)

Part 8 – Modular Expansion Joint

(Type 6 – Elastomeric in metal runners)

BRIDGE JOINT FAMILIES

Part 2: Buried Expansion Joint

Part 3: Flexible Plug Joint

Part 4: Nosing Expansion Joint

Part 5: Mat Expansion Joint

Part 6 – Cantilever Expansion Joint

Part 7 – Supported Expansion Joint

Part 8 – Modular Expansion Joint

If you would like to contact us regarding the association or our members, please use the information below.

Contact Information:

John Jermy - Line Secretary

Email Addresss: info@bridgejoints.org.uk

Address: Secretary, Bridge Joint Association, 23 Lichfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3EZ

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