Preformed Foam Bridge Joint1~1.pdf

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Small Purchase - FY24 Bridge Expansion Joint System
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24-494DOT-DISTR-B-41413
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Illinois

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This document outlines the technical specifications and requirements for a Bridge Expansion Joint System for a state or local government contract opportunity. The joint system must consist of three components: a preformed, pre-compressed, silicone-coated, self-expanding sealant system; a field-applied epoxy adhesive primer; and a field-injected silicone sealant band. The system must meet specific physical property requirements related to thermal movement, tensile strength, UV resistance, density, and temperature range. The adhesive and sealant materials must also meet defined performance criteria. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide factory-fabricated transition assemblies to accommodate changes in plane and direction, and the joint depth must be recessed 3/4 inch below the riding surface.

The document does not provide details on pricing, set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, or other salient commercial terms. It focuses solely on the technical specifications and requirements for the Bridge Expansion Joint System.

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BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT SYSTEM

Preformed Pre-compressed, Silicone Coated, Self-Expanding Sealant System. This Sealant system shall be comprised of three components: 1) cellular polyurethane foam impregnated with hydrophobic 100% acrylic, water-based emulsion, factory coated with highway-grade, fuel resistant silicone; 2) field-applied epoxy adhesive primer, 3) field-injected silicone sealant bands.

The preformed, pre-compressed silicone joint seal shall be Sika Emseal BEJS or equivalent, according to the following:

• The joint seal shall be held in place by a non-sag, high modulus silicone adhesive.

• The joint seal shall be compatible with the epoxy and header material.

• The joint seal shall withstand the effects of vertical and lateral movements, skew movements and rotational movement without adhesive or cohesive failure.

• The joint seal shall be designed so that, the material is capable of movement of +60%, -

60% (120% total) of nominal material size. The gland shall not contain any open, unsealed joints along its length it its final condition.

• Changes in plane and direction shall be executed using factory fabricated transition assemblies fabricated to the angle(s) specified on the plans. The transitions shall be watertight at the inside and outside corners through the full movement of the product.

• The depth of the joint shall be recessed 3/4 in. (19 mm) below the riding surface throughout the normal limits of joint movement.

• The joint seal shall be resistant to ultraviolet rays.

• The joint seal shall be resistant to abrasion, oxidation, oils, gasoline, salt, and other materials that may be spilled on or applied to the surface.

• The manufacturer shall certify that the joint composition shall be free of any waxes or wax compounds; asphalts or asphalt compounds.

The joint material shall meet the following physical properties:

Property Requirement Test Method

Thermal Movement +60/-60%

ASTM E1399

Tensile Strength of Silicone Coating (min)

140 psi

ASTM D412

Tensile Strength of Foam Core (min.)

18 psi

ASTM D3574

UV Resistance of Joint System No Changes--2000 Hours ASTM G155-00A

Density of Cellular Polyurethane Foam (Unconfined)

4.0 lb/ cu ft (200kg/cu

m) ASTM D545

Heat Aging Effects (Silicone Coating)

No cracking, chalking

ASTM C792

Joint System Operating temp range (min)

-40o F to 185o F

ASTM C711

The adhesive shall be a two-component, 100% solid, modified epoxy meeting the requirements of ASTM C881, Type I, Grade 3, Class B & C. The adhesive shall also have the following properties:

Property Requirement Test method

Tensile Strength 2,500 psi (24 MPa) min. ASTM D638

Compressive Strength 7000 psi (48 MPa) min. ASTM D695

Bond Strength (Dry Cure) 2000 psi (28MPa) min ASTM C882

Water Absorption 0.1% by weight ASTM D570

The silicone band adhesive shall have the following properties:

Property Requirement Test Method

Movement Capability +50/-50% ASTM C719

Elongation at Break >600% ASTM D5893

Slump ≤=0.3" ASTM D2202

Hardness (Shore A) max. 20 ASTM C661

Tack free time (max) 60 minutes ASTM C679

Heat Aging Effects No cracking, chalking ASTM C792

Resilience ≥ 75% ASTM D5329

Bond 0% Adhesive or Cohesive Failure after 5 cycles @100%extension ASTM D5329

Tensile Strength of Silicone (min)

175 psi

ASTM D412

BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT SYSTEM

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