Two Way Expansion Joint in Steel Structure
Two Way Expansion Joint in Steel Structure
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One way of providing expansion joint is to have double columns at joint. Another is you can have horizontal slotted connection for a box structure cut in half for example. If you cut a square in four pieces and allow to move independently at expansion joint location in both horz. directions. How the detial would be, can somebody have a sketch to explain it, Can horizontal slotted connection be modified to allow movement in both horizontal direction. Can all the four structures can behave separately instead of relying on other in any direction. Client don't want double column, as it is the mall area.
Appreciated for an advice.
Appreciated for an advice.






RE: Two Way Expansion Joint in Steel Structure
RE: Two Way Expansion Joint in Steel Structure
There is another brand also, but I don't have my binder at home with me and I am struggling to remember the name.
RE: Two Way Expansion Joint in Steel Structure
See www.fabreeka.com
Fluorogold Slide Bearings have a better worked example. There are design considerations regarding pad size and beam end rotation.