Vexcolt SeismAtec – Seismic Expansion Joint System

Typical Components

• Concrete slab
• High strength >40N/mm² levelling bed (by others)
• Optional 1.14mm thick EPDM membrane or torch applied waterproofing membrane (by others)
• M6 x 75mm galvanised dipped, carbon steel, self-tapping concrete screws
• Continuous aluminium floor frame
• Continuous aluminium central pan
• Aluminium pivot plates to allow escape by people suffering from disabilities during a seismic event. These plates form ADA Compliant ramps if the pan lifts during an earthquake.
• High strength >60N/mm² epoxy mortar bed (by others)
• Finishes/wearing surfaces
• Centering bar
• Reinforcing mesh (by others)

Surface

• Smooth transit central pan system

Movement

• Seismic movement capacity
• ASTM E-1399
• Class I: Thermal
• Class II: Wind
• Class III: Seismic
• Thermal & Wind movement: +/-25.0mm
• Seismic movement: +/-50% of expansion gap width