Section 9 HERCULES EXPANSION JOINT

HERCULES RUBBER JOINT (HRJ) SERIES

Structural Joint with Elastomeric Reinforced Panel System

INTRODUCTION

The HERCULES REINFORCED RUBBER JOINTS are designed according to UK Highways

Agency Department standard BD33/94. The joint consists of elastomeric molded panel
which are reinforced with internal reinforcement steel plates & sole plates. The
elastomeric molded panel consists of chloroprene rubber which is resist to ozone & oil.
The joints are supplied in standard module length and assembled between modules by
tongued and grooved interlocking system. The panels to be bolted to the structural deck
by using anchor bolts.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
The HERCULES Reinforced Rubber Joints
consists of the following components which
the materials comply with the specification.
The elastomeric panel, internal reinforced
plate & sole plate shall comply with the following
materials specification:

Table 1 Material Specification

Material Specification
Internal Reinforced & Sole Plates BS 4360, ASTM A 36 or equivalent
Elastomeric Panels Refer to Table 2. Material specification.
Bolts & Nuts DIN 934, AASHTO M164 or equivalent

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INSTALLATION OF JOINT
The Hercules Reinforced Rubber Joint shall be designed to facilitate ease of installation
and removal in the future without damaging any of the permanent bridge structure. The
Reinforced Rubber Joint shall be installed according to manufacturer’s installation
method statement.

The Elastomeric Panel shall comply to the following requirements which tested according
to ASTM Test Methods.

Table 2 Physical Properties of Rubber

Properties Requirements Test Method

Tensile Strength, kgs/cm² 130 ASTM D412

Elongation at Break, % 400% min. ASTM D412
Hardness, Shore ‘A’ 60±5 ASTM D2240
ASTM D395-89
Resistance to permanent set (After 22 hrs at 70°C)% 30 max.
Method B
Oil resistance, Immersion ASTM No.3 approximately 168 hrs at
18 max. DIN 53531
25°C, Volume change %
Ozone Resistance (48 hrs at 38°C, 20% strain, 50 pphm in air) No Cracks ASTM D1149
Low temperature brittleness, at 40°C Not Brittle ASTM D746

The Reinforced Rubber Joints designed for movement in the range from 50 mm. to 400 mm.

Total Movement
Hercules Part No.
(mm)
HRJ - 50 50
HRJ - 65 65
HRJ - 80 80
HRJ - 100 100
HRJ - 165 165
HRJ - 230 230
HRJ - 250 250
HRJ - 260 260
HRJ - 300 300
HRJ - 400 400

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Reinforced Rubber Joint System

Construction Details
HRJ -50, 65, 80, 100 & 165

HERCULES Rubber Joint End details incorporated elastomeric retainer with upturn & down
pipe for removal of sand normally accumulated at the end of lower gradient during
downpour.
Important Note:
Sand accumulated at end of Joints to be flush out through the downpipe. The purpose is to
avoid accumulation of sand at the end of joints which may be dangerous to motorist.

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Reinforced Rubber Joint System

PART NO. & OVERALL DIMENSIONS

X, Module
Part No. A,(mm) B,(mm) C,(mm) D,(mm) E,(mm)
Length (mm)
HRJ - 50 43 220 30 280 150 1865
HRJ - 65 48 280 40 360 150 1865
HRJ - 80 50 340 40 420 150 1865
HRJ - 100 54 350 45 440 150 1865
HRJ - 165 75 615 45 705 150 1865
HRJ - 230 78 792 45 882 150 1865
HRJ - 250 80 812 45 902 150 1865
HRJ - 260 85 820 45 910 150 1865
HRJ - 300 100 1036 55 1146 150 1250
HRJ - 400 130 1300 55 1410 150 1250

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RUBBER JOINT (HRJ) SERIES c/w Anti-Skid Plate

Structural Joint with Elastomeric Reinforced Panel System c/w Aluminum Anti-Skid Wear Plate

INTRODUCTION
The HERCULES REINFORCED RUBBER JOINTS C/W Aluminum Anti-Skid wear plate is
designed to allow for expansion from 50 mm. to 165 mm. The joint consists of
elastomeric molded panel which are reinforced with internal reinforcement steel plates &
Aluminum Anti-Skid wear plate. The elastomeric molded panel consists of chloroprene
rubber which is resist to ozone & oil. The joints are supplied in standard module length
and assembled between modules by tongued and grooved interlocking system. The
panels to be bolted to the structural deck by using anchor bolts.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
The HERCULES Reinforced Rubber Joints
consists of the following components which
the materials comply with the specification.
The elastomeric panel, internal reinforced
plate & anti-skid wear plate shall comply with
the following materials specification:

Table 1 Material Specification

Material Specification

Internal Reinforced & Sole Plates BS 4360, ASTM A 36 or equivalent

Aluminum Alloy 60661-T6 ASTM B-221-73
Elastomeric Panels Refer to Table 2. Material specification.
Bolts & Nuts DIN 934, AASHTO M164 or equivalent

INSTALLATION OF JOINT
The Hercules Reinforced Rubber Joint shall be designed to facilitate ease of installation
and removal in the future without damaging any of the permanent bridge structure. The
Reinforced Rubber Joint shall be installed according to manufacturer’s installation
method statement.
The Elastomeric Panel shall comply to the following requirements which tested according
to ASTM Test Methods.

Table 2 Physical Properties of Rubber

Properties Requirements Test Method

Tensile Strength, kgs/cm² 130 ASTM D412

Elongation at Break, % 400% min. ASTM D412
Hardness, Shore ‘A’ 60±5 ASTM D2240
ASTM D395-89
Resistance to permanent set (After 22 hrs at 70°C)% 30 max.
Method B
Oil resistance, Immersion ASTM No.3 approximately 168 hrs at
18 max. DIN 53531
25°C, Volume change %
Ozone Resistance (48 hrs at 38°C, 20% strain, 50 pphm in air) No Cracks ASTM D1149
Low temperature brittleness, at 40°C Not Brittle ASTM D746

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REINFORCED RUBBER JOINT SYSTEM

Construction Details
HRJ – 50, 65, 80, 100 & 165

HERCULES Rubber Joint End details incorporated elastomeric retainer with upturn & down
pipe for removal of sand normally accumulated at the end of lower gradient during
downpour.
Important Note:
Sand accumulated at end of Joints to be flush out through the downpipc. The purpose is to
avoid accumulation of sand at the end of joints which may be dangerous to motorist.

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REINFORCED RUBBER JOINT SYSTEM

PART NO. & OVERALL DIMENSIONS

X, Module
Part No. A,(mm) B,(mm) C,(mm) D,(mm) E,(mm)
Length (mm)
HRJ - 50 2 165 475 240 385 1865
HRJ - 65 3 295 475 370 465 1865
HRJ - 80 4 420 500 495 545 1865
HRJ - 100 5 550 500 625 625 1865
HRJ - 165 6 675 500 750 705 1865

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ELASTOMERIC WATERSTOPS (HWS) SERIES

INTRODUCTION

The HERCULES RUBBER WATERSTOPS are available in two types, i.e. dumbbell &
center bulb shaped. The waterstops are designed for joints in structures such as bridges
& building. Hercules Rubber Waterstops are formed or extruded as a continuous piece.
Any required intersection can be cold or hot vulcanized, as per site joining requirement.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
HERCULES waterstops are formed or extruded from
high quality Natural Rubber (NR) or Neoprene to suit the
projects requirements. It shall comply to the following
materials physical properties and specifications:

MATERIAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

The Elastomeric seal shall comply with the following:

Table 1 Physical Properties

Properties Requirements Test Method

Tensile Strength, Mpa 17 Mpa min. ASTM D412

Elongation at Break, % 450% min.
Hardness, Shore ‘A’ 60±5 ASTM D2240
ASTM D395-89
Compression Set, (22 hrs at 70°C), % 30% max.
Method B
Ozone Resistance (24 hrs at 23°C, 5%
No Cracks ASTM D1149
strain, 10 ppm in air)
Water Absorption (By Weight) 48 hrs
5% max. ASTM D471-98
at 70°C

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INSTALLATION OF WATERSTOPS

HERCULES waterstops can be pre-vulcanized to the required length and types of

intersection prior to installation at site. Hot & cold vulcanizing can also be performed at
site, if required.

HERCULES WATERSTOPS DIMENSIONS

HWS – DUMBBELL TYPE (DB)

Part No. X, mm Y, mm Z, mm

HWS DB150 150 10 25.4

HWS DB230 230 10 25.4

HWS – CENTERBULB TYPE (CB)

Part No. X, mm Y, mm Z, mm ID, mm OD, mm

HWS CB150 150 10 25.4 16 29

HWS CB230 230 10 25.4 19 38

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MODULAR JOINT (HMJ) SERIES

Structural Joint with Elastomeric Sealing System for large Movement

INTRODUCTION

The HERCULES MODULAR JOINT consists of a modular with multiple elastomeric seal
joint system. The seal shall consist of high grade preformed neoprene elastomeric seal
which shall be assembled in place by steel edge and separation beams. For large
movement, modular joint with swivel type support bars are utilized especially in the case
of restricted space.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
The modular joint consists of the following components
which the materials comply with the AASHTO specification.
The elastomeric seal, Structural steel, stainless steel & Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) shell
comply to the following material specification:

Table 1 Material Specification

Material Specification

Structural Steel ASTM A588M, ASTM A572M Grade 345, ASTM A36M
Elastomeric Seal Refer to Table 2. Material Specification.
Stainless Steel ASTM A240 Type 304
Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) 100% virgin & conform to AASHTO LRFD
Bolts & Nuts AASHTO M164 & AASHTO M298 (Galvanising)

INSTALLATION OF JOINT

The Hercules Modular Joint are designed to facilitate ease of installation and removal in
the future without damaging any of the permanent bridge structure. The modular Joint
shall be installed according to manufacturer’s installation method statement.

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The Elastomeric Seal shall comply to the following requirements which tested according
to ASTM Test Methods.

Table 2 Physical Properties

Properties Requirements Test Method

Tensile Strength Mpa 13.8 Mpa ASTM D412

Elongation at Break, % 250% min.
Hardness, Shore ‘A’ 55±5 ASTM D2240
ASTM D395-89
Compression Set, (70 hrs at 100°C),% 40 max.
Method B
Oil Swell, 70 hrs at 100°C weight change, % 45 max. ASTM D471
Ozone Resistance (70 hrs at 90°C, 20% strain, 300 pphm in air) No Cracks ASTM D1149
Over Aging 70 hrs at 100°C ASTM D573
Change in Tensile Strength, % -20 max.
Change in Elongation at Break, % -20 max.
Change in Hardness 0 to + 10 points

The Modular Joint was designed for large movement in the range from 160 mm. to 880 mm.

Movement Range:

Total Movement
Hercules Part No.
(mm)
HRJ - 160 160
HRJ - 240 240
HRJ - 320 320
HRJ - 400 400
HRJ - 480 480
HRJ - 560 560
HRJ - 640 640
HRJ - 720 720
HRJ - 800 800
HRJ - 880 880

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Sungle Support Bars Modular Joints Systme

Construction Details

PLAN VIEW

SECTION A – A SECTION B – B

Part No. No. of Seals A, (mm) B, (mm) C, (mm) D, (mm)

HRJ - 160 2 165 475 240 385

HRJ - 240 3 295 475 370 465
HRJ - 320 4 420 500 495 545
HRJ - 400 5 550 500 625 625
HRJ - 480 6 675 500 750 705
HRJ - 560 7 805 500 880 785
HRJ - 640 8 930 550 1005 865
HRJ - 720 9 1060 550 1135 945
HRJ - 800 10 1185 550 1260 1025
HRJ - 880 11 1315 550 1390 1105

 The maximum movement based on 80 mm. max. gap per seal and zero skew

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Swivel Support Bars Expansion Joint System

Construction Details

PLAN VIEW

SECTION AT ANCHORAGE SECTION THROUGH SUPPORT BOX

Part No. No. of Seals A, (mm) B, (mm) C, (mm) D, (mm) E, (mm)

HRJ - 160 2 155 425 120 355 410

HRJ - 240 3 275 435 230 385 460
HRJ - 320 4 395 450 305 395 510
HRJ - 400 5 515 455 415 410 565
HRJ - 480 6 640 465 525 415 630
HRJ - 560 7 760 480 640 425 690
HRJ - 640 8 875 485 745 440 750
HRJ - 720 9 1000 500 860 445 810
HRJ - 800 10 1115 505 965 455 870
HRJ - 880 11 1230 510 1070 460 920

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COMPRESSIVE ELASTOMERIC SEAL (HRSJ) SERIES

INTRODUCTION

The HERCULES COMPRESSIVE ELASTOMERIC SEAL (HRSJ) are manufactured from

chloroprene rubber which is specially designed to resist ozone and oil. The compression
seal is specially designed with two lateral flaps 50 mm. wide/each to allow anchorage to
the existing concrete. The center multi-celled body specially designed to absorb impact
load associated with such as parking deck applications.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

HERCULES compressive elastomeric seal (HRSJ) are formed or extruded from high
quality chloroprene rubber or other materials to suit the projects requirement. It shall
comply with the following materials physical properties specification:

MATERIALS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

The Elastomeric seal shall comply with the following physical properties requirements:

Properties Requirements Test Method

Tensile Strength Mpa 17 Mpa. Min. ASTM D412

Elongation at Break, % 450% min.
Hardness, Shore ‘A’ 60±5 ASTM D2240
ASTM D395-89
Compression Set, (22 hrs at 70°C),% 30 % max.
Method B
Ozone Resistance (24 hrs at 23°C, 5% strain, 10 pphm in air) No Cracks ASTM D1149
Water Absorption (By Weight) 48 hrs at 70°C 5% max. ASTM D471-98

INSTALLATION

Installation methods may vary depending on job requirements. Details

installation method statement provided separately upon depending on job
requirements.

The Compression Seal (HRSJ) Series was designed for large movement in the range
from 20 mm. to 125 mm.

Please contact our sales representative (+603 – 61566388) for special requirements

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DIMENSION – SLAB – TO – SLAB

Joint Opening “A” “A” Depth “B”
Total
HRSJ-S Thermal Thermal Safety
Movement Min. Max. Clearance
Min. Max. Max
20 20 10 23 30 30 11 55
35 35 15 40 48 22 35 58
65 65 20 65 84 33 58 65
85 85 25 90 110 40 85 60
100 100 38 112 140 55 106 55
125 125 38 140 165 75 133 58

DIMENSION – SLAB – TO – WALL

Joint Opening “A” “A” Depth “B”
Total
HRSJ-W Thermal Thermal Safety
Movement Min. Max. Clearance
Min. Max. Max
20 20 10 23 30 30 11 55
35 35 15 40 48 22 35 58
65 65 20 65 84 33 58 65
85 85 25 90 110 40 85 60
100 100 38 112 140 55 106 55
125 125 38 140 165 75 133 58

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