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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MANILA

:1 5 DEC 2017

DEPARTMENTORDER ) SUBJECT Amendments to DPWH Standard

) Specification for ITEM

No. 149 _
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413 - EXPANSIONJOINT SYSTEMS
[Item 413 (2) e - Compression Seal
Series of 201~ 1'>. It'. 11 and Item 413 (2) f - Rubber
Expansion Joints]

In order to ensure uniformity in the application/ adoption of the Pay Items of Work to be
used/ adopted by those who are involved in the preparation of the Design Plans and
Quantities, Program of Works (POW) and Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for
Infrastructure Projects Nationwide, and to provide material requirements for compression seal
and rubber (multiplex) expansion joints, the attached DPWH Standard Specifications for
Item 413 - Expansion Joint Systems is hereby prescribed, for the guidance and
compliance of all concerned.

This Standard Specifications shall form part of the DPWH Standard Specifications for
Highways, Bridges and Airports, Volume II and now included in the Project and Contract
Management Application (PCMA).

This Order shall take effect immediately.

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Department of Public Works and Highways

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 Amendments to DPWH Standard Specification for
ITEM 413 - EXPANSION JOINT SYSTEMS
[Item 413 (2) e - Compression Seal and Item 413 (2) f - Rubber Expansion Joints]

413.1 Description

This Item of work shall consist of furnishing materials, labor, tools, equipment and incidentals
necessary to design, fabrication, inspection, testing and installation the expansion joint system
in conformity with the thickness and typical cross-section shown and specified on the Plans,
to provide continuity between two parts of the structure which are in relative movements
because of thermal deformations, creep, shrinkage and displacement/ deflection of the
structure under traffic load.

413.2 Materials Requirements

413.2.1 Compression Seal Expansion Joint.

The seal shall consist of a multiple web design and functions only by compression of the seal
between the faces of the joint with the seal folding inward at the top to facilitate compression.
The seal shall be installed with a lubricant and shall be designed to seal the joint and reject
incompressible.

The compression seal shall cater for a horizontal movement up to 40 mm and vertical
movement of 3 mm.

413.2.1.1 Physical Properties

Physical Properties of the Elastomer shall be the following:

Ta ble 413 2 1 1 1.... . I Propelrt'les 0f th e EIast omer

PhIYSlca
Properties Required Values Test Method
Hardness in International ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test
1. Rubber Hardness Degree 55 ± 5 Method for Rubber Property
(IRHD) - Durometer Hardness

2. Tensile Strength in MPa 13.8 Minimum ASTM D 412 - Standard Test

Methods for Vulcanized
Rubber and Thermoplastic
3. Elongation in % 250 Minimum Elastomers - Tension

4. Oven aging, 70 h at 100°C

Hardness, Type A o to + 10
ASTM D 573 - Standard Test
durometer, points change
Method for Rubber -
Tensile Strength, % - 20 Maximum change
Deterioration in an Air Oven
Elongation, % - 20 Maximum change

5. Oil Swell, ASTM Oil 3, 70 h at 100°C ASTM D 471 - Standard Test

45% Maximum Method for Rubber
Weight change Property-Effect of Liquids
change
* In the applicable requirements of the Table above and the test methods, all deflections shall be based on
the nominal width of the seal.
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413.2.1.2 Sampling

A lot shall consist of the quantity for each cross section.

Samples shall be taken at random from each shipment of material. If the shipment consists of
more than one (1) lot, each lot shall be sampled.

A minimum of 2.8 m shall constitute one (1) sample for testing purposes.

413.2.2 Rubber Expansion Joints

413.2.2.1 Physical Properties

Physical properties of the rubber expansion joint shall conform to the following:

.... " I P ropelrt"les Rubber Expanslon J om

Ta ble 413 2 2 1 1 PhIYSlca "t
Properties Required Values Test Method
ASTM D 2240 - Standard Test Method
Hardness 60 ± 5 for Rubber Property - Durometer
Hardness
Tensile (Min) 10 Mpa ASTM D 412 - Standard Test Methods
Elongation at Break (Min) 350% for Vulcanized Rubber and
Thermoplastic Elastomers -
Bond Strength (Min) 0.70 Kg/mm Tension

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413.3 Construction Requirements

413.3.1 Compression Seal Expansion Joint.

Compression seal expansion joint shall comply with the details shown in the Plans.

Ease of installation is achieved using a lubricant-adhesive which as the name implies acts
initially as lubricant then cures out to form an adhesive membrane between the contact faces
of the angle and seal. This membrane together with the compressive action of the seal is
designed to provide a waterproof joint interface.

1) Thorough cleaning of joint faces is essential. The joint opening shall be abrasive blasted
to remove all latencies and contaminants which may cause bonding problems; solvent
shall be used on oily areas.

2) Continuous joint shall be measured and cut to exact length needed, careful not to pull or
stretch the seal. Stretching in excess of 5% shall not be permitted.

3) Application of the manufacturer's lubricant-adhesive to the sides of the neoprene seal as

well as the joint faces shall be required immediately prior to the installation of the
compression seal. An adequate coating of the lubricant-adhesive is helpful in the
installation. Appropriate safety gloves shall be worn when handling lubricant-adhesive.

4) Seal shall be compressed and inserted into joint opening. Proper installation tools consist
of hand or macrine tools that compress and eject the seal or weighed rollers that squeeze
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it in place. Screwdrivers, pry bars or other sharp ended tools which may puncture the seal
shall not be allowed. The excess lubricant from the top surfaces shall be cleaned.

5) The seal should be installed below the finished surface and should never protrude above
the joint edge. The minimum depth recess to top of seal shall be 6 mm. For proper groove
depth, the following shall be considered:

Table 413.3.1.1 Approximate Compression Seal Dimensions

Seal Width Seal Height Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum

Joint Width Joint Width Installation Joint Depth
Width*
50mm ± 50 mm ± 25 mm ± 45 mm ± 32 mm ± 73 mm
55 mm ± 65 mm ± 25 mm ± 50 mm ± 35 mm ± 80 mm
65 mm ± 70 mm ± 32 mm ± 55 mm ± 40 mm ± 90 mm
75 mm ± 85 mm ± 35 mm ± 65 mm ± 45 mm ± 110 mm
90mm ± 90 mm ± 38 mm ± 75 mm ± 55 mm ± 120 mm
100 mm ± 115 mm ± 45 mm ± 90 mm ± 65 mm ± 140 mm
* This is the minimum practical limit as suggested by seal manufacturers.

6) Prior to shipping, all compression seals shall be labeled top side by the manufacturer. Also,
the seal cross-section shall not be shown on a shop drawing unless the joint is armored.

413.3.2 Rubber Expansion Joints

Rubber expansion joint shall comply with the details shown intpe Plans.

The block-out area shall be prepared for the premolded rubber joint assembly on both sides
of the joint.

1. Pre-formed block-out area for new deck slab; or

2. Saw-cut and chip-off asphalt wearing course and concrete on existing deck slab.

Setting of the anchorage bolts.

1. Anchorage bolts shall be spot welded on slab rebars to avoid movement during installation
of rubber joint assembly and pouring of concrete grout, or
2. Holes shall be drilled to locate the anchor bolts. Expansion bolts or chemically grouted
bolts can be used per manufacturer's specification.

Pouring of bottom non-shrink concrete layer.

Installation of rubber joint assembly making sure that it is in level with the roadway on both
sides of the joint and shall follow the cross slope of the road section.

Concrete shall be poured, cured, and then epoxy resin shall be applied to cover bolts for
completion of the works.
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413.3.2.1 Replacement of Rubber Expansion Joint

1. Cut concrete surface - The Contractor shall submit for Engineer's approval, shop
drawings for the new water-proofing type expansion joint and the construction plan
for the dismantling and installation.

With a concrete cutter device, limits of concrete to be demolished near the existing
expansion joints shall be defined in the transverse direction of the bridge deck (300
mm at each edge of the expansion gap).

2. Chip off concrete and dismantle expansion joint - Based on the defined limits, the
Contractor shall chip-off further the concrete with a jack hammer to expose the
defective joint and portions of the existing reinforcement. After chipping off is
accomplished, existing expansion joint material shall be removed from its location.

3. Set up new expansion joint - The new expansion joint shall be installed to proper
position considering the required finish level of the deck. The Contractor shall submit
for Engineer's approval, result of measurement verifications for the proposed
installation.

4. Pouring concrete - The Contractor shall submit for Engineer's approval, material test
results of concrete. After approval, the Contractor shall commence pouring of the
concrete at identified locations near the new expansion joint. Final concrete shall be
finished using trowel and shall be subjected to curing process.

413.4 Method of Measurements

The quantity to be paid for under the Item shall be the measured volume for the installed
Compression Seal and Rubber Expansion Joints.

The quantity to be measured shall be the actual furnished and installed number of expansion
joints including its accessories.

413.5 Basis of Payment

The quantity as determined in Subsection 413.4 - Method of Measurements shall be paid for
at unit price stipulated in the Contract's Bill of Quantities. The payment shall constitute the
full compensation for furnishing all the necessary materials, providing necessary equipment
and tools in installing the Expansion Joints, labor cost and all the incidental expenses
necessary to complete the work.
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Payment shall be made under:

Pay Item Unit Of

Description
(Number) Measure
"

413 (2) e1 Expansion Joint, Compression Seal (gap = 15 mm) Linear Meter

413 (2) e2 Expansion Joint, Compression Seal (gap = 25 mm) Linear Meter

413 (2) e3 Expansion Joint, Compression Seal (gap = 30 mm) Linear Meter

413 (2) e4 Expansion Joint, Compression Seal (gap = 40 mm) Linear Meter

413 (2) e5 Expansion Joint, Compression Seal (gap = 50 mm) Linear Meter
Expansion Joint, Rubber Expansion Joints
413 (2) f1 Linear Meter
(gap =
50 mm)
Expansion Joint, Rubber Expansion Joints
413 (2) f2 Linear Meter
(gap =
100 mm)
Expansion Joint, Rubber Expansion Joints
413 (2) f3 Linear Meter
(gap =
150 mm)
Expansion Joint, Rubber Expansion Joints
413 (2) f4 Linear Meter
(gap =
200 mm)

References:

1. Memorandum from RD Tan of DPWH Region 1 for BD Tagudando, dated August 14,2017.
2. Memorandum from RD Tan of DPWH Region 1 for BD Tagudando, dated,August 15, 2017.
3. Department Order No. 85, Series of 2013 - Prescribing Guidelines on "the Use of Expansion Joints in
Bridges.
4. OROfIex - Compression Seal Expansion Joint.