Title:
Construction Details Around Expansion Joints in a Bituminous Surfacing: A Technical Note
Author(s):
Heinz Honegger
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
70
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
1181-1186
Keywords:
bituminous concretes; bridges (structures); control joints; drainage; structural design; waterproofing
DOI:
10.14359/17456
Date:
1/1/1981
Abstract:
This technical note describes several expansion joint and drainage details used on bridges in Europe. The details include a technique to prevent deterioration of bituminous surfacings at expansion joints, an adjustable drainage grating, a combination drainage/ventilation element and an expansion bellows to prevent damage to utility pipes from movement of the bridge.