Closed-cell foam seals – the most common type of closed-cell foam offered as a movement or expansion joint seal is ethylene vinyl acetate-based (EVA). In addition to EVA foams, closed-cell PU foam ...

Obtain a high-level understanding of fire barriers as related to expansion joint systems. Review standard industry fire barrier types, ratings and testing protocols. Identify proper barrier detailing ...

Garlock pursued the fire rated type approval in response to customers expressing the need for fire rated type approved nonmetallic expansion joints. Michael Eighmey, sales engineer at Garlock said ...

These photos from 2020 show 'active leakage' around Joint G, an expansion joint in the St-Laurent LRT station tunnel. This joint was not replaced until 2023 when it was 37 years old, well past its ...

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations In this course we will discuss how to anticipate many of the most ...

Local News Traffic Lab Busted expansion joint snarled I-5 traffic for miles through Seattle on Wednesday Feb. 2, 2022 at 5:19 pm Updated Feb. 3, 2022 at 7:56 am ...