Patents in subclass Bridges/Joint
Parent class: Bridges
| Number | Patent title | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|
| 07395570 | Expansion joint system for accommodation of large movement in multiple directions An expansion joint system which is provided to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces and vehicular forces, which may be... |
07/08/2008 |
| 07389555 | Large resisting distortion comb-type bridge expansion joint A large resisting distortion combo-type bridge expansion device, comprises fixed comb plate 2 and moveable comb plate 1 which are respectively disposed on the girder 10 where at the two sides of the bridge expansion device, the moveable... |
06/24/2008 |
| 07334963 | Concrete slab joint stabilizing system and apparatus A joint stabilizing apparatus having an expandable cylindrical housing is inserted into a circular hole drilled at a "loose joint" of a concrete slab that is to be stabilized against relative vertical displacement between adjacent slab... |
02/26/2008 |
| 07252454 | Expansion joint system including damping means An expansion joint system for roadway constructions is provided incorporating dampers that are designed to protect the roadway constructions from the effects of disturbances caused by seismic events and vehicular traffic by absorbing and... |
08/07/2007 |
| 07131161 | Fiber reinforced polymer composite bridge deck of tubular profile having vertical snap-fit connection A fiber reinforced polymer composite deck module is used to form a deck constructed by assembling the deck modules. The deck module comprising an upper plate having an upper extension at its one side, a lower plate having a lower... |
11/07/2006 |
| 06997640 | Backer rod for expansion joints A backer rod adapted for insertion into a construction joint having a polymeric foam body of closed-cell construction and a foraminous skin with both open and closed cells. The backer rod, when compressively inserted into a construction... |
02/14/2006 |
| 06912751 | Expansion joint system for accommodation of large movement in multiple directions An expansion joint system which is provided to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces and vehicular forces, which may be... |
07/05/2005 |
| 06857156 | Modular bridge structure construction and repair system A modular structure construction and repair system for use in new bridge construction and old bridge repair. The invention comprises a plurality of prefabricated modules which have a plurality of longitudinally extending beams and deck... |
02/22/2005 |
| 06668412 | Continuous prestressed concrete bridge deck subpanel system A prestressed concrete panel for a bridge construction includes a first section having at least one tension member extending therethrough. A second section of the panel is spaced from the first section to form a gap therebetween. The... |
12/30/2003 |
| 06666618 | System and method for sealing roadway joints A system for sealing joints in roadways wherein nose plates are attached to each side of the joint to form a gap between the nose plates. A lower seal element is located in the gap between the nose plates. A vapor barrier is provided that... |
12/23/2003 |
| 06609265 | Seismic proof articulating bridge deck expansion joint A bridge expansion joint assembly includes at least a first expansion module and a second expansion module on opposing bridge structures. The first expansion module includes a first hinge pivotally mounted to a first bridge structure so... |
08/26/2003 |
| 06588160 | Composite structural member with pre-compression assembly A composite structural member with pre-compression assembly. The apparatus comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending composite units. Each composite unit comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending girders or beams disposed... |
07/08/2003 |
| 06561728 | Method for producing a road joint, and joint obtained by the method The joint is installed between two sections of roadway respectively supported by two contiguous structural elements. A driving surface is formed by a surface covering applied on top of the elements and interrupted above the gap separating... |
05/13/2003 |
| 06460214 | Vibration resistive instant responding roadway or bridge expansion joint and construction method of the same A vibration resistant expansion joint is provided. The expansion joint includes a sustaining pedestal (1) which is formed from two L-shaped members (111 and 112). A plurality of shim assemblies (12), each containing a bifurcated... |
10/08/2002 |
| 06393644 | Bridge joint A bridge joint for use with a railroad track having standard rail sections with flanges. The bridge joint includes a fixed point having a forward integral accepting portion with a point and flanges rearward of the accepting portion. The... |
05/28/2002 |
| 06317915 | Energy efficient deck framing system and method An energy efficient deck framing system and method is disclosed. In a deck framing system having structural framing members that support a deck panel structure, individual deck panels are inserted between pairs of the framing members.... |
11/20/2001 |
| 6108998 | Modular polymer matrix composite support structure and methods of constructing same A modular structural section for use in support structures such as load bearing decks or highway bridges. The modular structural section includes at least one beam and a load bearing deck preferably formed of a polymer matrix composite... |
08/29/2000 |
| 6092350 | Modular polymer matrix composite support structure and methods of constructing same A load bearing deck of a modular structural section for use in support structures such as a load bearing deck or highway bridge. The at least one modular structural section includes at least one beam and a load bearing deck preferably... |
07/25/2000 |
| 6039503 | Expansion joint system A method to produce an expansion joint for adjacent roadway slabs having an expansion gap therebetween. A recess is cut or formed into the surface of each adjacent roadway slab to create a pair of recesses parallel to and adjacent the... |
03/21/2000 |
| 6022169 | Expansion joint apparatus Expansion joint apparatus which can be installed at junctions between upper structures of a road and a bridge. In a state of applying the apparatus to a bridge, each wheel in a same shaft of a vehicle passes the apparatus at different... |
02/08/2000 |
| 5980152 | Highway coupling apparatus and methods A highway coupling apparatus includes an expansion joint template, a plurality of rods, and a plurality of pipes. The template is positioned between longitudinal forms of a highway lane, creating two sections. After positioning the... |
11/09/1999 |
| 5911538 | Transverse force rod bearing A transverse force rod having at least one bearing cage disposed on both sides of a joint. Each bearing cage has a front plate and a trapezoidally shaped steel strip which is welded to the front plate. The transverse force rod is fixedly... |
06/15/1999 |
| 5887308 | Expansion joint system with seismic accommodation An expansion joint system which is designed to accommodate forces applied to highway construction during normal changes in ambient conditions, and which is also designed to withstand seismic forces which may be applied in transverse and... |
03/30/1999 |
| 5836029 | Method of preparing an aluminum bridge deck and an aluminum bridge deck configuration for receiving a wearing surface An aluminum alloy bridge deck construction is disclosed with a wearing surface applied thereto. The surface of the welded-together extrusions of the bridge deck is treated so that a tight bond is formed between the wearing surface and the... |
11/17/1998 |
| 5832678 | Seismic portal Portal apparatus (40) is provided for interconnection between adjacent first and second structures (32, 34) in order to maintain operative communication between the structures (32, 34) under seismic conditions. The apparatus (40) includes... |
11/10/1998 |
| 5826290 | Reusable composite bridge structure and method of constructing and attaching the same A reusable composite bridge structure permits composite strength action of steel girders and concrete deck panels in a bridge structure that is removable and reusable. The bridge comprises precast concrete deck panels, each of the panels... |
10/27/1998 |
| 5810507 | Modular bridge deck system consisting of hollow extruded aluminum elements A light-weight, corrosion-resistant, readily installed bridge deck is formed of modular deck panels spliced to each other on site. Each of the deck panels is shop-fabricated by longitudinally welding flanges of adjacently placed... |
09/22/1998 |
| 5794402 | Modular polymer matrix composite support structure and methods of constructing same A modular structural section for use in support structures such as load bearing decks or highway bridges. The modular structural section includes at least one beam and a load bearing deck preferably formed of a polymer matrix composite... |
08/18/1998 |
| 5771518 | Precast concrete bridge structure and associated rapid assembly methods A pier and beam bridge structure is formed essentially entirely from steel reinforced, precast concrete elements including elongated, hollow tubular pier members, pier collars, pier base and cap beams, deck beams, deck slabs and side... |
06/30/1998 |
| 5649784 | Expansion joint system and method of making A method of making a flexible, yet durable expansion joint that is at a general even grade with abutting roadway surfaces. The method includes cutting a recess into adjacent roadway slabs having a gap therebetween, and thereafter cleaning... |
07/22/1997 |
| 5613797 | Anhydrous viscoelastic buffer joint An anhydrous viscoelastic buffer joint including a filling of viscoelastic bituminous material between the floor slab including the joint slit and the upper zone covered by the vehicles. The joint further includes drainage and... |
03/25/1997 |
| 5600860 | Dilation joint for bridges and viaducts A dilation joint adjustably interconnecting the structural edges of a bridge opening. The dilation joint includes two continuity metallic plates in a transit plane, connected to the structural edges of the opening and to lower structural... |
02/11/1997 |