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- 08/09/2020 at 10:40 AM #9536
  Bob
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  Link to DS Brown’s Bridge Joint Catalog:
  
  DS Brown Bridge Joint Brochure
  
  Adding a video of a bonded preformed joint seal (BPJS)
  
  Adding a video of EMSEAL bridge expansion joint seal (BEJS)
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- 08/09/2020 at 10:40 AM #9506
  Hilde
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  Check a link
  https://dsbrown.com/bridges/expansion-joint-systems/delastic/
  
  Check the DS Brown Link
  
  https://www.wbacorp.com/files/technical-datasheets/WaboStripSeal_0317_DataSheet_190703_155712.pdf
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- 08/11/2020 at 9:09 AM #9538
  Hilde
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  Here is a link to IDOT’s bridge railing standard details, which includes the R-27 detail for TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER FOR STAGE CONSTRUCTION which are the details for placing TCB on bridge decks.
  
  IDOT R-27 Bridge Anchored Temporary Concrete Barrier – Reference IDOT Bridge Cells “Railings”
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- 02/01/2022 at 1:20 PM #21379
  
  Hilde
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  If you’re looking for information on railroad bridge waterproofing, this is an excellent link. We used this system in Bensenville, Illinois for the 2-track RR bridge we were involved in constructing for Canadian Pacific RR.
  
  Spray Applied Ballast Protection on BNSF Bridges
- 02/03/2022 at 1:59 PM #21435
  
  Hilde
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  I’ve never had to use/see a field-detailed plate-to-plate Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) weld before, nor had I heard of what a Ceramic Weld Backer was. Teach a Man to Fish – Great video on the process
- 02/03/2022 at 4:21 PM #21448
  Hilde
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  A nice video on F1852 twist-off button-head bolts:
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- 04/28/2022 at 7:20 AM #23825
  Hilde
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  Applied Bolting has some great resources on their website and YouTube Channels:
  
  https://www.appliedbolting.com/index.php
  
  https://www.appliedbolting.com/bolting-methods.php
  
  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpJZ0fZofrd7PyrOASKTaQ
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- 09/19/2023 at 1:09 PM #35939
  
  Hilde
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  A nice study/report on Hydrodemoltion of Bridge Decks
  
  https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/docs/SCAN18-01-8.pdf
- 12/03/2024 at 12:53 PM #41104
  Hilde
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  Bridge sliding references:
  
  FHWA Slide-In Bridge Webpage – Great links & resources
  
  FHWA Slide-In Bridge Construction Implementation Guide
  
  Roads & Bridge Article
  
  LGH Barkus Article – Project report on Hydra-Slide
  
  Enerpac Skid System
  https://www.enerpac.com/en-us/skidding-systems/low-height/LH400SK
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- 12/17/2024 at 1:34 PM #41151
  Hilde
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  A bridge drain maintenance issue is often-times dissimilar movement between the deck and the abutment, drains get ripped. These are interesting movable pipe joints that I’ve not seen used….
  
  EBAA Iron Flexible Pipe Joints
  
  https://championfiberglass.com/products/champion-bridge-drain/
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- 01/07/2025 at 9:52 AM #41157
  Hilde
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  Thin polymer overlays for bridge decks – This is a nice step-by-step article on the process & installation:
  
  Polymer Overlay Types 101
  
  Excellent seminars!!
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- 01/22/2025 at 1:42 PM #41163
  Hilde
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  Encountered an issue with cross-bolts on temporary concrete barrier becoming seized due to exposure & salt spray. Good article on bolt lubricants & anti-seize:
  
  https://www.hextechnology.com/articles/bolt-lubricant-torque/
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- 04/15/2025 at 2:55 PM #41203
  
  Hilde
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  Excellent link for Touch-up & Repair of Hot-Dip Galvanized materials – There’s a whole playlist/series of videos here
- 04/28/2025 at 8:46 AM #41207
  
  Hilde
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  I need to build a set of links to bridge framing, decking & scaffolding links.
  
  I’ll start with this one: A link for Swing-Lo’s website – They have systems for working over & on parapets (inspection, maintenance, concrete repairs)
  https://swing-lo.com/parapet
  They have a downloadable catalog with numerous options
- 10/12/2026 at 10:39 PM #43419
  Hilde
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  Video on Hydraulic Torque Wrench Operation
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- 10/12/2026 at 11:06 PM #43426
  Hilde
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  If I ever need a bolt torque wrench, we’ve typically used for checking bridge bolts.
  
  PROTO J6133F Dial Torque Wrench, Drive Size 3/4 in
  
  PROTO J6141F Dial Torque Wrench, Drive Size 1 in.
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