Modular expansion joint system

Abstract

A modular expansion joint system includes transverse vehicle load bearing members which are positioned in a gap defined between adjacent spaced-apart structural members, support members positioned below the transverse vehicle load bearing members and extending across the expansion joint gap between the adjacent structural members. Elastomeric seals that extend between adjacent transversely extending, spaced-apart, load bearing members, and between transversely extending, spaced-apart, load bearing members and edge beams or sections that are at least partially embedded within the structural members for controlling movement of the support members, and one or more non-elastomeric compressive members for controlling the spacing between the transverse vehicle load bearing members. The one or more non-elastomeric compressive members for controlling the distance between the transverse vehicle load bearing members includes at least one coil spring which, according to certain illustrative embodiments, maintains a substantially equal distance between transverse vehicle load bearing members.

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