TY  - JOUR
T1  - Evaluation of Mechanical Properties for Elastomeric Rubber/Steel
Laminates Used as Bridges Expansion Joints
AU - Abed Hassan, Mahmoud AU - Abdulrazzaq, M. AU - Albdiry, Mushtaq 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 14
IS  - 7
SP  - 2099
EP  - 2102
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2019.2099.2102
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2019.2099.2102
KW  - Rubber
KW  -expansion joints
KW  -tensile strength
KW  -bridges
KW  -properties
KW  -ASTM 4014
AB  - In this study, the mechanical properties representing by tensile strength and elongation at break for
the as-received steel reinforced rubber expansion joints were measured. Shore A hardness test was also
measured. The tensile specimens were prepared according to ASTM D 4014. The results showed that steel plate
reinforced rubber plays a significant role in stopping the crack initiating that occurred due to the continuous
applied tensile load. The maximum tensile strength was reached of 16.73 MPa with a 456 % elongation at break
and a shore A hardness value of 61.5 that gives the joints a superior durability and the required displacements
of 330 mm in the bridge decks they are used to.
ER  -