What is an expansion joint | |
| Title: | What is an expansion joint |
| URL: | http://what-is-an-expansion-joint.us/ |
| Description: | An expansion joint or movement joint is an assembly designed to safely absorb the heat-induced expansion and contraction of various construction materials, to absorb vibration, to hold certain parts together, or to allow movement due to ground settlement or earthquakes. They are commonly found between sections of buildings, bridges, sidewalks, railway tracks, piping systems, ships, and other structures. |