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Expansion gaps are the controlled gaps between the structure. The gaps purpose is to compensate and go with the changes of the structure overtime.
For example: Materials such as concrete shrink overtime and clay expand slowly. So, it is needed for the structure to have expansion gaps to avoid damages.
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Why do roads have the gaps between the large pieces of concrete?
They are expansion gaps that allow for the expansion and contraction of the concrete.
Why is it that railways tracks laid with gaps in between their end?
The gaps between rails allow for expansion from heat. The space for expansion prebents buckling.
Why are there gaps in railway lines?
because of expansion and contraction.
How does thermal expansion affect a bridge?
A bridge must have expansion gaps or else they will waver when they expand in warm temperatures. This is thermal expansion
Why are the gaps between adjoining rails?
To allow for expansion and contraction.
What would happen if buildings didn't have expansion gaps?
they crack
Why small gaps are left in between two adjacent pieces of railway track?
These gaps are thermal expansion joints, they prevent the rails from buckling when they get hot in the summer. Although modern welded rail only has these gaps every mile or so to reduce the vibration and noise of the wheel crossing them (instead of every 40 feet on unwelded rail). All construction must provide for thermal expansion (e.g. bridges have thermal expansion joints, concrete road paving has thermal expansion grooves).
Why do railway lines have gaps in them?
to allow for the thermal expansion or contraction
The rails on a railroad track have small gaps between sections of metal rails . Why are these gaps needed?
They are there to allow for the expansion of the rails during hot weather.
Why are railroad gaps needed?
To allow for expansion and contraction when the weather changes from hot to cold.
How do sidewalks deal with thermal expansion?
Sidewalks are designed with expansion joints or gaps to accommodate thermal expansion without causing damage. These gaps allow the concrete to expand and contract with temperature changes, preventing cracks and distortion in the sidewalk surface. Additionally, materials with lower thermal expansion coefficients may be used to minimize the effects of temperature fluctuations on the sidewalk.
What is the function of the gaps at the railway?
It depends which gaps you mean! Older track was laid in discrete sections with gaps left between them to allow for expansion on hot days. There are gaps between rails at the points which are used to connect different tracks together in turn. Is this what you mean?
