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http://onlinepubs.trb.org...s/trr/1984/990/990-002.pdf

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In this paper a simple way to write specifications for expansion joint systems, so as to obtain an economical system with good performance characteristics, is demonstrated. The purpose of the paper is to bring to the design engineer's attention aspects of contract documents that, if not properly handled, can result in controversy or cost overruns. It is demonstrated that if the specifications clearly describe the desired expansion joint, and if the contract drawings show its characteristics and physical requirements and show how it is to be installed, then the right expansion joint can be obtained at the right price through competitive bidding.

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Bridge decks; Competitive bidding; Contracts; Cost overruns; Drawings; Guidelines; Joint sealing; Prevention; Specifications; Technical writing

Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Research; Security and Emergencies; I35: Miscellaneous Materials

TRIS, TRB

Feb 28 1986 12:00AM

• BRIDGE JOINT SYSTEMS--A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
• FIELD PERFORMANCE OF A LOW-MODULUS SILICONE HIGHWAY JOINT SEALANT
• MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR SEALING CRACKS IN ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
• RIGID PAVEMENT JOINT RESEALING: FIELD APPLICATION, STATE OF THE ART
• VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF JOINTED CONCRETE PAVEMENTS