A Field Evaluation of Transflex Bridge Joint Performance

Report No: 72-R16

Published in 1972

About the report:

Presented are the results of a field evaluation of the various types of the General Tire Transflex joint known to be in use in Virginia. An effort was made, whenever possible, to qualitatively evaluate the joints with respect to their (1) watertightness, (2) ability to reject debris, (3) stability and noise producing characteristics under traffic impact, (4) distortion characteristics and ability to maintain grade and alignment, (5) resistance to wear and abuse, and (6) ease of installation to the required grade and alignment.

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72-R16

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Authors

Marvin H. Hilton

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