Introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers, civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in joint sealing for buildings. Here is what is discussed:
1. TERMS,
2. JOINT MOVEMENT,
3. BUTT AND SHEAR JOINTS,
4. WIDTH TO DEPTH RATIO,
5. TEMPERATURE,
6. APPROXIMATE JOINT DIMENSIONS,
7. CALCULATION OF JOINT SIZE,
8. MATERIALS,
9. ELASTOMERIC SEALANTS,
10. STRUCTURAL SILICONE...