Watertight, Sound-Dampened, Seismic and Large-Gap* Joint System
*Straddles structural joint-gaps 25mm and greater. Minimum joint gap between SJS-FP angles is 100mm
Total 100% movement capability: ±50% of nominal supplied size.
The SJS-FP System is designed to provide a watertight, trafficable joint system in large 100mm and larger joint openings, in decks of split-slab design. SJS-FP expands the use of the SJS SYSTEM to waterproofed split-slab deck designs through the use of side flashing sheets that integrate with the deck waterproofing membrane.
Uses, Applications
• For new construction and retrofit of old or failed joint systems.
• For restoring watertightness to chronic leaking over occupied spaces.
• Uniquely suited to joint openings designed for seismic separation of structural building elements.
• split-slab decks
• parking decks
• plaza decks
• podium decks
• airport roadways
• mall bridge connectors
• stadium concourses etc.
Product Description
The system consists of two subassemblies: 1) The structural-slab mounted supporting legs with integral waterproofing side sheets; and 2) the joint sealing and coverplate assembly.
The mounting leg assembly is delivered with opposing legs factory-set to the nominal joint size. It is installed into a wet-setting bed of epoxy mortar and bolted to the deck.
The joint sealing and bridging assembly consists of a central stiffening spline flanked by two watertight silicone bellows supported by precompressed, impregnated foam shock absorbers, and covered by a heavy duty coverplate.
The factory-assembled spline, bellows, foam, are shipped with factory attached, installation hanger-bars.
Epoxy gel adhesive is applied to the faces of the previously installed mounting leg assembly.
The sealing assembly is lowered into the joint gap where it self expands into the wet epoxy adhesive.
Consecutive lengths are joined through the field-application of manufacturer-supplied, low-modulus, high-movement silicone to the spline and intersecting bellows surfaces. Friction fit alignment pins prevent the joins from moving during silicone cure.
A field-applied silicone sealant band is injected at the bellows to joint substrate interface to complete the waterproofing.
The deck waterproofing membrane is installed on the deck and brought up to the SJS-FP system. With the SJS-FP side flashing sheets pulled out of the way, the membrane is installed over the top of, and up the SJS-FP mounting legs. The side flashing sheets are lowered into the liquid membrane (or into the non sag mastic component of a sheet waterproofing system) and sandwiched with another layer of waterproofing.
Concrete, pavers, asphalt, or other topping slab or wearing course material is installed up to the stainless steel retaining caps on the SJS-FP mounting rails.
The SJS-FP joint-sealing assembly installation hanger bars are removed sequentially as coverplates are lowered over the joint and screwed to the center spline, completing the installation.
The basis of the SJS-FP System is SJS SYSTEM which is comprised of silicone-and-impregnated-foam hybrid components that ensure watertightness, absorb sound, dampen vibration and offer uncomplicated installation. Created from the latest evolution in the field-proven technology that EMSEAL has used for 30 years of sealing horizontal plane joints with impregnated foam sealants, the SJS SYSTEM is constructed from two horizontal joints pre-assembled in parallel adjacent to a heavy-duty extruded aluminum spline. The spline acts as a receptor for attaching the surface-mounted traffic plates that bear vehicle and other loads. The result is a system that offers features and benefits not found in alternative products intended for large horizontal structural joint gaps.
Features:
Watertight.
The tensionless silicone bellows are installed flush to the mounting height of the system and just below the coverplate ensuring watertightness at the traffic surface. This eliminates the need for ineffective moisture barriers and secondary gutter systems.
Sound Attenuation.
The flanking impregnated foam and silicone hybrid dampens sound and shock effectively. When installed over EMSEAL-supplied elastomeric nosing material, the result is arguably the quietest watertight coverplate system available.
Self-Locating Coverplate Screws.
The center spline is a continuous receptor for the coverplate screws that are self-tapped into the anchor channel. This dramatically reduces the installation-related problems of locating self-centering, sliding ball devices and pantographs. The probability of screws being left out is eliminated ensuring proper anchoring.
Self-Locking, Vibration-Dampened Screws.
Vibration in systems that rely on metal-to-metal connections and contact points is the main cause of screw loosening. SJS by EMSEAL minimizes vibration through the dampening action of the massive and continuous springs of impregnated foam along the entire length of the joint. In addition, 30 pounds of force is required to loosen the screws offering excellent screw tightness without the need for thread-lock compounds.
Field-Adjustable Plate Support.
Concrete in new and retrofit applications is inevitably uneven across and along the joint. The SJS is installed over a leveling-bed of EMSEAL-supplied elastomeric nosing material providing the ability to fine-tune the support of coverplate sections reducing rocking and noise caused by unleveled plates. Systems that attach or utilise intrusive extruded rails to receive sliding ball and socket devices cannot be adjusted to eliminate unevenness across and down the length of the joint.
Continuity of Seal.
All EMSEAL expansion joint systems feature continuity of seal through changes in plane and direction – an essential performance differentiator. Fabricated transitions from deck to wall, at curbs, sidewalks, parapets, tees, and crosses are available with the SJS.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Compiled Safety Factors.
Prior to field trials, the SJS by EMSEAL was modeled using FEA to determine the suitability of design to worst case possible parking deck loads. Under the scenario of a 1900 kg vehicle skidding across the joint system to full stop once past the coverplate, FEA modeling predicted lateral displacement of the coverplate of less than 19mm and safety factors in key components as follows:
FEA Safety Factors:
Traffic Plate - 5; Screws - 11; Spline Pins - 10; Center Spline - 7
Performance & Selection
Joint Sizes
Because SJS-FP installs into its own legs, the legs can straddle mean-temperature, structural slab, joint sizes from: 25mm up to 450mm. The minimum gap between the SJS-FP legs is 100mm.
For special conditions - consult ALLCO.
Movement Capability
100% (±50%) of nominal material size.
Leg Heights
100mm to 300mm
Coverplates:
• Standard coverplate is 10mm shot-blasted aluminum or Type 304 stainless steel. Other custom metals are possible - consult ALLCO.
• Coverplate thicknesses can be customized to suit load and traffic expectations - consult ALLCO.
Fire Rating
Fire rating for joints or supporting structure openings from 50mm to 815mm are available with specification of the Fireline520 Series fire blanket beneath the SJS-FP SYSTEM - consult ALLCO.
100% free of wax or asphalt compounds (Why does this matter?)
