A quick and economically installed Buried Joint System meeting the Department of Transport Highways and Traffic Advice Note BA 26/94 & BD 33/94. Designed to fully support the subsequent continuous laid surfacing.
Fig. 1: RAB Buried Joint
RAB (BJ) advantages include:
- Installed RAB (BJ) allows full traffic conditions prior to W.P.M. applications without need of further protection.
- No metal plates to cause rocking failure, see item 5 (3.2) Road Note.
- Accepts most types of W.P.M.:- Spray, Pour & Roll, Torch On.
- Deck water cannot enter joint detail being a fully watertight system throughout its entire length.
- Total movement of 40 mm can be accommodated in joint system if desired.
- Up to 30% cheaper than Deck Flashing Types. See typical installation drawing below.