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Expansion Joints

Prospect TENSA-GRIP expansion joint type RS - 38983 TENSA

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GRIP Type RS

The all-purpose expansion joint for high loads –also available with noise-reducing surface plates (“sinus plates”)

Principle

The mageba single gap expansion joint TENSA
® GRIP Type RS consists of two heavy steel profiles (S235-JRG2) with anchor loops and a replaceable 5-point sealing element which ensures 100% water-tightness.The standard TENSA
® GRIP Type RS joint allows for a total movement of up to 80mm. For special structures a movement range of up to 200 mm is possible. This can be achieved using a special sealing profile.The TENSA
TENSA ® GRIP Expansion joint ® GRIP Type RS-A(asphalt road surface) ® GRIP Type RS joint is designed for bridges with heavy traffic. Therefore, snowploughs or crawlers can travel over the joint without causing any damage.

Characteristics

Asphalt carriageway, TENSA
® GRIPType RS-A Joint features connections to waterproofing membrane of the bridge and is fixed with anchor loops.
® Suitable for road surface thicknesses of 70mm to 250mm. Weight approx. 70 kg/m.
TENSA GRIP Type RS-B(asphalt and steel connections) TENSA Concrete carriageway, TENSA
® GRIP Type RS-B Joint features no connection for waterproofing membraneof the bridge and is anchored by horizontal shear studs. Weight approx. 40 kg/m. Special equipment TENSA
® GRIP Type RS-LS Joint with noise-reducing surface for longitudinal movements of up to 100 mm.

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