expansion joint

collocation in English

meaningsofexpansionandjoint

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expansion
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/us
/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
the increase of something in size, number, ...
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joint
adjective
uk
/dʒɔɪnt/us
/dʒɔɪnt/
belonging to or shared between two or ...
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(Definition ofexpansionandjointfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexpansion joint

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Theexpansionjointhinges provide for angular movement and will resist pressure thrust forces.
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Anexpansionjointis provided every 7 spans by means of a hinge segment at approximately quarter span.
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The standards are a combination of a variety ofexpansionjointmanufacturers' knowledge and experience.
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This overlapping region is reinforced with silica girdle bands, and constitutes a naturalexpansionjoint.
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Like a simple axialexpansionjoint, it consists of a metal bellows and connectors on both sides.
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When designing anexpansionjointwith combination ends, flow direction must be specified as well.
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Internal liners must also be included in the design if theexpansionjointincludes purge connectors or particulate barriers.
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Was also developed individualexpansionjoint, which receives all the longitudinal displacement, vibrations up to 1000 mm.
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Lane restrictions forexpansionjointand pavement repairs on both structures was common during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Some large cracks and fillingexpansionjointrepairs may be required.
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Anexpansionjointwhich allowed for a maximum thermal movement of 835 mm was also provided and located inside the approach span.
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Anexpansionjointis designed to allow deflection in the axial (compressive), lateral (shear), or angular (bending) deflections.
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When two heavy trucks and a car entered the section, the remainingexpansionjointfailed, and the deck crashed into the river below.
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The deck is supported by piled abutments, which incorporate areas for bearing andexpansionjointinspection and maintenance.
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It was founded in 1955 to create and maintain a set of standards for qualityexpansionjointdesign and manufacturing.
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The front end went up and down at everyexpansionjointin the road and occasionally the driver had to grip the steering wheel to remain seated.
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To take care of length wise expansion of tubes some designs haveexpansionjointbetween the shell and the tube sheet allowing the latter to move longitudinally.
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As a further measure, drainage gutters will be provided to the deck expansion joints.
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Work is proceeding on the replacement of deck expansion joints as part of the normal resurfacing programme.
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