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expansion joint [ik′span·shən ‚jȯint]

(civil engineering)

In masonry, a flexible bituminous fiber strip used to separate blocks or units of concrete to prevent cracking caused by thermally induced expansion and contraction.

A union or gap between adjacent parts of a building, structure, or concrete work that permits the relative movement caused by temperature changes to occur without rupture or damage.

(geology)

sheeting structure

(mechanical engineering)

A joint between parts of a structure or machine to avoid distortion when subjected to temperature change.

A pipe coupling which, under temperature change, allows movement of a piping system without hazard to associated equipment.

expansion joint

expansion joint, 1

1.A joint or gap between adjacent parts of a building, structure, or concrete work which permits their relative movement due to temperature changes (or other conditions) without rupture or damage.

2. An expansion bend.

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