Wabo Bridge Highway Brochure

Bridge & HighwayExpansion ControlFor Performance, Integrity & Reliability

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The wabo®Seismic Modular is designed to accommodate

multidirectional accelerated movements while satisfying

the day-to-day thermal requirements and life-cycle fatigue

capabilities. The system accommodates multidirectional

accelerated movement by directing seismic movements

to specifically designed support boxes and their sliding

components. This arrangement results in low stress being

imparted into the expansion joint as compared to the

high-resistant, mechanically rotating or swiveling system

designs.

The wabo®Seismic Modular has provided successful

performance during an actual seismic occurrence.

Wabo®Seismic Modular

Piereira-Dosquebradas Viaduct

Located near Epicenter, Columbia. In January 1999 an

Earthquake hit Columbia with a Magnitude 5.9 Mb

(Body-Wave) & 6.2 ML (Local Magnitude).

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Wabo®ModularWatson Bowman Acme designed, built and installed the

first sealed modular joint system nearly three decades ago.

This longevity comes in part from the basic design concept

comprised of a steel multiple support bar system which

combines the strength to support traffic loads with the

flexibility to accommodate continual structural movement.

Today, Watson Bowman Acme is the worldwide leader in

the manufacture of large movement modular expansion

joints for challenging long span bridge structure applications.

Available in box and strip seal versions, the wabo®Modular

joint systems effectively seal the joint gap, while keeping

run-off water from passing through to the substructure.

The box seal system provides the ultimate in sealed

modular joint design and reliability. The strip seal system

uses an inner-locking single layer strip gland that is easy to

install in the field.

Wabo®Modular

D Series

Model No. Total Movement Min Dimension “A” Max Dimension “A” Dimension “H”

in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

STM or D-600 6.000 152 2.500 64 8.500 216 10.250 260

STM or D-900 9.000 229 5.000 127 14.000 356 10.250 260

STM or D-1200 12.000 305 7.500 191 19.500 495 10.250 260

STM or D-1500 15.000 381 10.000 254 25.000 635 10.250 260

STM or D-1800 18.000 457 12.500 318 30.500 775 10.250 260

STM or D-2100 21.000 533 15.000 381 36.000 914 10.250 260

STM or D-2400 24.000 610 17.500 445 41.500 1054 10.250 260

STM or D-2700 27.000 686 20.000 508 47.000 1194 10.250 260

STM or D-3000 30.000 762 22.500 572 52.500 1334 10.250 260

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“A” was calculated using a 2.5 inch (64mm) beam. “H” may vary from the standard shown. Consult your BASF Representative with your special design requirements.

Wabo®Modular joint systems are comprised of five important

design features. These features make the wabo®Modular

system tough, long-lasting, watertight and virtually

maintenance free. Field proven under the toughest bridge

conditions everywhere in the world, the wabo®Modular joint

system is made to order in accordance with the highest

fabrication standards and can be engineered to meet a

variety of conditions and movement requirements.

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Stainless Steelsliding surfaces

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Wabo®Strip Seal Wabo®Crete Strip SealThe expansion joint transition area of a bridge deck is

susceptible to the effects of freeze/thaw, de-icing agents

and traffic impact loading. Eventually there will be

deterioration of the header, and subsequently, the

expansion joint. The wabo®Crete Strip Seal system is an

innovative and effective method for restructuring failed

joint headers or installation of expansion joints on new

construction projects.

Wabo®Crete II is a unique aggregate-reinforced elastomeric

concrete that has superior bonding capabilities to both

steel and concrete while absorbing the impact of heavy

traffic loads. Wabo®Crete II, used in conjunction with the

wabo®Strip Seal and sinusoidal anchorage, provides a cost

and time effective, waterproof expansion joint system. Easy

to install, the wabo®Crete Strip Seal system can be opened

to traffic within hours.

Seal Dimension Table

Consult your BASF Representative for factory molded horizontal changes, severe skews or joint intersections

The wabo®Strip Seal system is a unique concept for

effectively sealing expansion joints in bridges and structures

with movements up to five inches. Elastomeric seals lock

into a steel cavity for a watertight connection.

Versatile in design, the joint system can be prefabricated

ready for placement or field assembled.

The high quality elastomeric seal element is easily inserted

into the specially designed locking cavity provided in

the steel retainers. The system can be anchored with

elastomeric concrete headers, cast into the concrete or

welded to structural steel within the blockout. Wabo®Strip

Seal heavy-duty systems are resilient and therefore, will

adapt themselves to all types of joint movements and

configurations.

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Model No. Total Minimum Maximum Min. Install Movement joint width “A” joint width “A” Width

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SE-300 3.000 76 0 0 3.000 76 1.500 38

SE-400 4.000 102 0 0 4.000 102 1.500 38

SE-500 5.000 127 0 0 5.000 127 2.000 51

EFE-400 4.000 102 0.500 13 4.500 114 2.500 64

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Sinusoidal Anchorage

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Wabo®Silicone Seal is a dynamic, high performance,

two-part sealant designed for a variety of bridge

expansion joint applications. The self-levelling, rapid

cure of the wabo®Silicone Seal is ideal for joints where

anticipated movements are +/- 50% of the joint opening.

The wabo®Silicone Seal is recommended for installation

openings up to 75mm.

Simplistic in design, wabo®Silicone Seal does not

require the use of any primers and will bond tenaciously

to steel, concrete and wabo®Crete II elastomeric concrete

headers.

The wabo®Crete Silicone Seal joint system is a fast and

effective solution for repairing existing joints or constructing

new joints on bridge deck overlays. It is designed utilising

wabo®Crete II, an impact absorbing elastomeric concrete

header, with wabo®Silicone Seal, a high performance

two-part silicone seal.

Wabo®Compression Seal Bridge SeriesWabo®Compression Seal Bridge Series are pre-formed

neoprene compression seals which allow you to effectively

seal expansion joints with field-proven long life and service

capability. The elastomeric element is made of the highest

quality neoprene and is therefore highly resistant to

deterioration from exposure to weather, sunlight, oils and

impact.

Backed by over 30 years of experience, wabo®Compression

Seal Bridge Series are recommended for sealing expansion

joints in bridges, parking decks, buildings, tunnels, and

water and sewage treatment plants. The unique design

allows it to exert a continuous and uniform force against the

joint walls, enabling it to accommodate any variation in joint

width caused by thermal fluctuation while preserving water

tightness.

Model Number *Total Movement Min. Groove Width “A” Max. Groove Width “A” Min. Install Width Groove Depth”B” Width Height in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

WA-162 .756 19 .625 16 1.381 35 1.000 25 2.125 54 1.625 41 1.625 41

WA-175 .800 20 .688 17 1.488 38 1.000 25 2.625 67 1.750 44 2.000 51

WA-200 .825 21 .875 22 1.700 43 1.250 32 2.625 67 2.000 51 2.000 51

WA-225 .960 24 .953 24 1.913 49 1.375 35 3.000 76 2.250 57 2.250 57

WA-250 1.125 29 1.000 25 2.125 54 1.500 38 3.563 90 2.500 64 2.500 64

WA-300 1.425 36 1.125 29 2.550 65 1.750 44 4.313 110 3.000 76 3.000 76

WA-350 1.600 41 1.375 35 2.975 76 2.250 57 4.438 113 3.500 89 3.500 89

WA-400 1.775 45 1.625 41 3.400 86 2.500 64 5.000 127 4.000 102 4.000 102

WA-500 2.563 65 1.687 43 4.250 108 3.000 76 5.938 151 5.000 127 5.000 127

WA-600 3.100 79 2.000 51 5.100 130 3.500 89 7.750 197 6.000 152 6.000 152

* Material complies with ASTM D3542 and AASHTO M297. This specification may affect above tabulated values.


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Construction economy and critical path are minimised when

using the wabo®Crete Silicone Seal joint system, while

providing a complete watertight sealing expansion joint.

Wabo®Compression seal Bridge Series are available in a

variety of cross sections and sizes for heavy-duty traffic

and high load applications.

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Wabo®GT is a molded steel reinforced rubber cushion type

expansion joint system designed for heavy traffic.

The centre section of the joint, consisting of solid ribs

in the form of a semi-circle, has the same thickness as

the joint, large enough in size to support across the joint

gap the vertical load transmitted by the vehicles, whilst

accommodating the movement required by the structure.

Wabo®GT expansion joint system accomodates

longitudinal movements up to 200 mm while transmitting

very low shear stress into the structure.

Wabo®GTWabo®GS expansion joint system consists of one or several

units made of molded elastomer reinforced by built in steel

plates. The centre section of the unit consists of solid ribs

in the form of a semi-circle, the same thickness as the joint.

The reinforced elastomeric elements are supplemented by

a steel plate across the gap. The reinforced elastomeric

units accommodate the longitudinal displacement of the

viaduct, whereas the steel plate is used to support the

vertical load transmitted by the vehicles. Due to its unique

design, wabo®GS expansion joint system produces very

low shear forces onto the structure beneath. Joints from

600 mm movements upwards come complete with an

anti-lifting device.

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Model Number Overall Dimension Width Overall Dimension Height Min “A” Max “A” Total Movement in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

GT-50 10.24 260 1.30 33 9.25 235 11.22 285 1.97 50

GT-100 14.57 370 1.77 45 12.60 320 16.54 420 3.94 100

GT-200 21.65 550 1.97 50 17.72 450 25.59* 650* 7.87* 200*

Consult your BASF Representative with your special design requirements*These figures refer to total seismic movement. Total movement due to thermal change is limited to 170mm (6,69 inches)

Model Number Overall Dimension Width Overall Dimension Height* Min “A” Max “A” Total Movement in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

GS-200 33.86 860 1.97 50 29.92 760 37.79 960 7.87 200

GS-400 61.02 1550 1.97 50 53.15 1350 68.90 1750 15.75 400

GS-600 98.23 2495 5.90 150 86.42 2195 110.04 2795 23.62 600

GS-800 129.72 3295 5.90 150 113.98 2895 145.47 3695 31.50 800

GS-1000 161.22 4095 5.90 150 141.54 3595 180.91 4595 39.37 1000

GS-1200 192.72 4895 5.90 150 169.09 4295 216.34 5495 47.24 1200

GS-1400 224.21 5695 5.90 150 196.65 4995 251.77 6395 55.12 1400

GS-1600 250.06 6350 5.90 150 218.50 5550 281.50 7150 62.99 1600

Consult your BASF Representative with your special design requirements *Height dimension includes anti-lifting device from GS-600 on



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The Masterflex J Seal Structural sealing joint system is

well suited for a wide range of bridge and highway

applications. Masterflex J Seal creates a durable,

watertight seal that accommodates shear, rotation and

skew movements. The system’s profile will not tear away,

protrude out of, or slip down from its original position as

proven by its 20-year installation history. The Masterflex

J Seal structural sealing system offers high movement

capability based on its profile width.

The system uses a solventless epoxy to bond an

air-pressurized neoprene profile to concrete, metal

and elastomeric concrete. The watertight joint resists

deterioration from ozone, hydrostatic pressure, weathering

oil and most other chemicals. Quick installation features

allow for a structure to be returned to service very rapidly

on new construction and rehabilitation projects.

Masterflex J Seal Wabo®InverSealWabo®InverSeal is a versatile, cost effective joint seal for

soundwalls, barriers, and secondary bridge applications.

Extruded from a preformed flexible closed cell neoprene

expanded rubber, the wabo®InverSeal is bonded in place

with a specially formulated two-component epoxy adhesive

providing watertightness throughout the entire joint area

The system is capable of accommodating movements

and variations in joint width through the compression and

tension of its shape. The profile is extruded with serrated

sidewalls to provide a greater surface bond area for the

application of epoxy adhesive. The system is ideal for

vertical applications and sidewalk/curb treatments.

(b)dimensions quoted to the nearest mm. (c)maximum at the time of installation.

Type Profile dimensions Gap dimensions Joint opening: movement range Width A Height B Width C(C) Height D Min. Max. Total

J12 12 12 12 18 6 18 12

J15 15 15 15 22 7 22 15

J20 20 20 20 30 10 30 20

J25 25 33 25 30 13 38 25

J50 50 70 50 80 25 75 50

J75 75 100 75 135 38 113 75

J100 100 129 100 140 50 150 100

FJ12 12 12 12 18 8 15 7

FJ15 15 15 15 22 10 20 10

FJ20 20 20 20 30 12 28 16

FJ25 25 31 25 50 17 34 17

FJ50 50 63 50 90 34 67 33

FJ75 75 95 75 120 50 100 50

FJ100 100 127 100 150 67 133 66

Key Dimensions (b)

Model Number Seal Size Min. Joint Width “A” Max. Joint Width “A” Total Movement Installation Width in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm

IV-100 1.000 25 .450 11 1.250 31.8 .800 20.3 .800 20.3

IV-150 1.500 38 .675 17 1.875 47.6 1.200 30.5 1.200 30.5

IV-200 2.000 51 .900 23 2.500 63.5 1.600 40.6 1.600 40.6

IV-250 2.500 64 1.125 29 3.125 79.4 2.000 50.8 2.000 50.8

IV-300 3.000 76 1.350 34 3.750 95.3 2.400 61.0 2.400 61.0

IV-400 4.000 102 1.800 46 5.000 127.0 3.200 81.3 3.200 81.3

IV-550 5.500 140 2.475 63 6.875 174.6 4.400 111.8 4.400 111.8

Consult your BASF Representative with your special design requirements


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The wabo®Flex is a molded rubber cushion type expansion

joint system designed for heavy traffic and snowplow

loading. The Molded monolithic units are reinforced with

structural steel. High strength aluminium wear plates are

molded into the top surface and grooved to provide skid

resistance. To prevent uplift or separation, tongues and

grooves are provided to ensure a watertight connection.

The wabo®Flex system can accommodate structural

movements up to 330mm.

Wabo®Flex SRDESCRIPTION

Wabo®Flex REJ is a molded rubber cushion expansion

joint designed to accommodate structure movements from

42mm up to 330mm. The wabo®Flex REJ system consists

of molded rubber cushions which are steel reinforced.

Multiple movement grooves Split deck opening into smaller

gaps for a smooth transition. Tongue and grooves at the

end of each rubber cushion prevent uplift or separation

while ensuring a watertight connection.

FEATURES/BENEFITS:

Smooth ride

The wabo®Flex REJ joint system’s low profile and minimum

open surface exposure prevent debris build-up and allow

for a smooth ride. The partial confinement of neoprene

reduces deflection under traffic loading.

Wabo®Flex REJ

Model No. Total Movement Dimensions(mm)

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REJ-42 47mm 35 240 237 35 35 188 165 334 34 18 36 2000 8 380 70 var.

REJ-52 57mm 40 270 262 50 46 210 152 305 34 18 40 1828 8 430 80 var.

REJ-70 75mm 45 355 346 70 62 280 152 305 34 18 40 1828 11 535 90 var.

REJ-80 85mm 54 430 424 86 74 340 152 305 40 22 57 1828 11 630 100 var.

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REJ-100 105mm 55 580 572 240 94 494 152 305 40 20 50 1828 11 780 100 var.

REJ-120 125mm 60 620 604 270 98 524 152 305 40 20 52 1828 11 820 100 var.

REJ-140 145mm 65 650 632 300 105 576 152 305 40 22 54 1828 12 850 100 var.

REJ-160 165mm 75 720 702 316 110 612 152 305 40 24 56 1828 13 920 100 var.

REJ-180 185mm 85 800 785 336 125 698 152 305 40 26 58 1828 14 1000 100 var.

REJ-200 205mm 90 850 830 350 134 744 152 305 40 27 59 1828 15 1050 110 var.

REJ-230 235mm 97 900 887 376 145 794 152 305 40 28 60 1828 16 1150 125 var.

REJ-330 330mm 129 1208 1194 520 200 1080 152 305 40 32 70 1219 16 1508 150 var.

Model Number Overall Dimensions “A” “B” “C” Total Movement Width Height Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm

SR 2A 10.625 270 1.563 40 9.625 244 11.625 295 7.375 187 9.375 238 1.563 40 2.000 51

SR 2.5A 13.750 349 1.813 46 12.500 318 15.000 381 9.750 248 12.250 311 1.813 46 2.500 64

SR 3A 16.06 408 2.0 51 14.61 371 17.56 446 11.61 295 14.57 370 2.0 51 3.0 75

SR 4A 23.000 584 2.125 54 21.000 533 25.000 635 17.625 448 21.625 549 2.125 54 4.000 102

SR 6.5A 28.000 711 3.000 76 24.750 629 31.250 794 21.000 533 27.500 699 3.000 76 6.500 165

SR 9 37.375 949 3.750 95 32.875 835 41.875 1064 29.000 737 38.000 965 3.750 95 9.000 229

SR13 55.000 1397 5.000 127 48.500 1232 61.500 1532 43.500 1105 56.500 1435 5.000 127 13.000 330

Consult your BASF Representative with your special design requirements


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