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An expansion joint is a structural gap designed to accommodate the movement of a building in a controlled manner, preventing damage to the internal and external finishes of a building. Expansion joints run throughout a building, in walls, ceilings, and floors. Expansion joint covers provide a covered transition across an expansion opening and remain unaffected by the relative movement of the two surfaces either side of the joint. This course explains how to determine joint movement requirements and how to size a joint. It also discusses the performance of different expansion joint cover systems and the applicable fire protection and building codes.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the purpose of an expansion joint cover system in terms of its function, safety, and accessibility.
- Evaluate expansion joint movement requirements and explain how to size a joint to meet those requirements.
- Determine how the ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to expansion joint cover systems.
- Discuss current building code requirements and testing standards for fire barrier cover systems.
- Recall the fundamentals of static and dynamic fire-barriers for expansion joint covers.
- Describe the features of different types of expansion joint cover systems and discuss the factors that must be considered when selecting an expansion joint cover system for a specific type of building project.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Dan Chapman on behalf of Construction Specialties. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Dan Chapman
Title: Senior Manager – Product Marketing, Construction Specialties
Background: After graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2002, Dan Chapman began his career at Construction Specialties as an estimator in the expansion joint covers division. In 2008, Dan transitioned to inside sales where he provided design assistance for architects on the west coast. He then moved to outside sales in 2010 as a regional product marketing manager for the Midwest where he did site visits, contractor consultations, architect design assistance, and general pricing inquiries. In 2015, Dan accepted a position as the Senior Manager of Product Marketing where he currently oversees a team of regional product marketers and estimators.
