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Control joints (often confused with expansion joints) are cut into the concrete or asphalt, and are different from expansion joints as shown in the photo. The joints are cut into the structure at regular intervals allow cracking to occur in a controlled fashion. Road control joints can be sealed with hot tar, cold sealant (such as silicone), or compression sealant (such as rubber).
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What is the reason for caulking control joints in concrete slabs?
If you live in an area that has temperature below 32 degrees F during the winter you need to caulk joints. Water can get in the crack and cause freeze cracking. Water expands when it is frozen.
Are riveted joints better than welded joints?
Better in what way? Rivited joints are generally cheaper while welded joints are generally stronger.
Do you use teflon tape on threaded PVC joints?
yes,as you do in case of joints in ro plants.
What is the effect of water pressure at the pipe joints?
Water constantly exerts pressure on pipe joints. I have seen old soldered joints flying apart when subjected to extreme pressure or trains passing nearby. This sometimes happens with plastic pipe also if joints are not thoroughly set .
Can concrete shrink after it is cured?
Once the moisture is out of the concrete and it is cured it should not shrink - it is however in a state of stress so make sure control joints are added to any large concrete areas that are poured and placed.
What is the control?
Control joints (often confused with expansion joints) are cut into the concrete or asphalt, and are different from expansion joints as shown in the photo. The joints are cut into the structure at regular intervals allow cracking to occur in a controlled fashion. Road control joints can be sealed with hot tar, cold sealant (such as silicone), or compression sealant (such as rubber).
Are the ball joints on the lower control arms on a 2000 ford explorer xls 4x2 replaceable or do you need to replace the whole lower control arm?
You can replace just the ball joints on the lower control arms , but the upper ball joints come with a new control arm
How do you change upper and lower ball joints 96 cirrus?
You change the control arms, upper and lower. The ball joints are manufactured into the control arms.
Does the 2000 ford ranger control arm and ball joints come together?
I believe on the 4 x 4 , with the torsion bar suspension , the upper ball joints are part of the control arm and the lower ball joints can be replaced separately or with a new control arm The 2 wheel drive , with the coil spring front suspension , the upper and lower ball joints can be replaced separately
What is involuntary joints?
Involuntary joints are joints in the body that move automatically without conscious control. Examples include the joints in the spine and the joints between the bones in the skull. These joints are important for providing stability and support to the body.
How do you change ball joints for a 99 Mazda B3000?
The lower ball joints have to be pressed out. The upper ball joints are part of the control arm, so the complete upper assembly has to be replaced.
How do you replace the upper ball joints on a 1996 Plymouth Breeze do you need to replace the whole control arm or are they pressed in?
You have to replace the whole control arm on front upper ball joints in that particular vehicle.
When are joints immovable?
there are two types of joints, immovable and movable, immovable is when u cant control the muscles, such as ur digestive system. movable is when u can control the muscles, such as flipping a book. =)
Where are the ball joints located on a 2001 Ford Escape?
Each tire has two ball joints. If they break you will lose control of the steering and crash.
Where are ball joints located on 93 ford escort?
The ball joints connect the hub to the control arm. They are the load carrying part for the weight on the vehicle.
How many square feet of concrete slab can be poured without control joints?
15
How do you deal with expansion in bridges and railway lines?
This is done through the use of control joints and expansion jointsControl joints are cuts into the concrete or asphalt. The joints are cut into the structure at regular intervals allow cracking to occur in a controlled fashion. Road control joints can be sealed with hot tar or rubberExpansion joints are designed to allow for continuous traffic between structures accommodating movement, shrinkage, temperature variations on reinforced and pre-stressed concrete, composite and steel structures.
