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Why are there gaps at regular spots in the side walk?
They're called "expansion joints". Concrete expands and contracts with temperature changes. The expansion joints allow this to happen without cracking the concrete slab.
How do expansion joints in a sidewalk keep the concrete from cracking?
The expansion joint in a sidewalk keeps the concrete from cracking just as what its called. It allows the concrete to expand when heated and contract when cold. Without the joint, the concrete will crack and become uneven or mountain up.
Does concrete expand?
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What are Metal joints are placed between concrete sections?
Metal joints, such as expansion joints or control joints, are often placed between concrete sections to allow for movement and prevent cracking. These joints help to accommodate the expansion and contraction of the concrete due to temperature changes, thereby reducing the likelihood of cracking and maintaining the structural integrity of the concrete pavement or structure.
Why should large concrete slabs be laid with expansion so that they are not touching?
because large slabs of concrete have expansion joints between them.
Explain the purpose of an expansion joint on a bridge?
The purpose of an expansion joint on a bridge it to permit the components to expand and contract with changing temperatures without stressing the entire bridge structure. Early bridge failure would be the result of building a modern bridge without expansion joints.
Why does the expansion joints in a sidewalk get narrow in the summer and get wider in the winter?
Expansion joints in sidewalks are designed to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of the concrete due to temperature changes. In the summer, the concrete expands with the heat, causing the joints to narrow. In winter, when the concrete contracts in the cold, the joints widen to prevent cracking and damage to the sidewalk.
Why do concrete slabs have space between them?
Those are expansion joints. During the changing seasons with varying temperatures, the slabs expand and contract. The spaces allow the slabs to expand without cracking the concrete.
Why are pieces of rubber placed between slabs of concrete?
Concrete expands and contracts depending on the temperature. The strips are called expansion joints.
What might happen on a hot day if expansion joints were not used?
On a hot day, materials like concrete and metal expand due to increased temperatures. Without expansion joints, this expansion can lead to significant stress and pressure within structures, causing cracks, buckling, or even structural failure. Additionally, the lack of expansion joints can hinder the movement of materials, resulting in misalignment and compromised integrity over time. Overall, the absence of these joints can lead to costly repairs and safety hazards.
What is the control joints?
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).
Why are there gaps in the side walk?
The gaps that are put in place at the time of construction are called, "expansion joints". When concrete, and other materials, heat up, they expand. If concrete expands too much it will press against other sections of concrete and can break or "buckle". When sections of concrete press against each other too hard, sometimes two adjacent sections will press up, creating a dangerous condition for anyone walking on the sidewalk. Expansion joints give a little space for the concrete to expand before anything bad happens. Even with expansion joints, it's sometimes not enough.
