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C/S Expansion Joint Covers
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C/S Expansion Joint Covers

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on Construction Specialties' (C/S) Expansion Joint Covers, focusing on their design, functionality, and application across various architectural projects such as airports, museums, and cathedrals. It emphasizes the adaptability of these covers to different environments and architectural needs.
Specifications: C/S Expansion Joint Covers are engineered to accommodate seismic and thermal movements while preserving aesthetic integrity. Key innovations include corrugated extruded aluminum plates, low friction bearings, and gravity-based systems. The document lists multiple models with specific joint widths, minimum and maximum openings, and exposed surface dimensions, tailored for applications like seismic and heavy-duty uses.
Applications: Highlighted projects include the NASCAR Hall of Fame and San Francisco International Airport, showcasing the covers' adaptability to conceal large seismic joints and integrate with design elements. The document also details applications for floor to floor, floor to wall, wall to wall, and ceiling covers, designed for both interior and exterior use.
Product Features: Various cover types are outlined, including SSR Series Floor Covers, XLS Exterior Wall Covers, and KB Parking Covers, each offering features like load dampening, flush finishes, and compatibility with multiple cladding systems. Seismic floor covers can accommodate movements up to 60 inches during seismic events.
Design Considerations: Selection involves considerations of joint size, movement dynamics, and aesthetic requirements. A selection chart is provided to guide users in choosing the appropriate cover based on these factors.
Technical Data: Detailed tables provide specifications for joint width, minimum and maximum openings, exposed surface dimensions, and model numbers, assisting in product selection for specific architectural needs.
Compliance and Warranty: All C/S Expansion Joint Covers comply with ISO 9001:2000 and come with a 5-year limited warranty, ensuring quality and reliability. They also meet standards such as ASTM E1399 and UL 2079 for fire rating.
Procedures and Applications: Installation and operational procedures are explained, including the use of exterior flexible seals for weather-tight, multi-directional movement and seismic flush exterior wall covers. Roof to wall covers and parking covers for seismic areas with vehicular access are also detailed.
Fire Barriers: The document discusses maintaining fire integrity in structures with expansion or seismic joints, describing testing standards like UL 2079 and fire barriers such as Reflex, Monoflex, and Multiflex.
Recommendations: Consulting technical experts for detailing applications involving fire barriers and complex wall configurations is recommended. Contacting the company for odd and larger-sized joints or comprehensive product information is also suggested.
Contact Information: Contact details for Construction Specialties are provided, including phone numbers and website information for additional resources and support.
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07 95 00 2012 C/S Expansion Joints @ Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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Marina Bay Sands Architect: Moshe Safdie Architects SSR Series Floor Cover APF Series Floor Covers The introduction of a corrugated extruded aluminum center plate provided weight reduction, superior strength and mechanical fastening of the side pans (no welding). The introduction of low friction bearings removed any metal-tometal contact and allowed for friction free operation. Finally, a gravity based turnbar assembly removes the need for a spring. Based on a European design used successfully for 20 years, this robust all-aluminum cover presents a remarkable flush finish offering zero resistance...

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CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE LIGHT Having the best products is only the start, how we apply them is the key! The award winning Cathedral of Christ the Light project in Oakland, California by Skidmore Owings Merrill was designed as an abstract modern form that functions as both a church and civic structure. Design Architect: SOM Architect of Record: Kendall/Heaton Associates The Oakland Diocese’s initial project prospectus called for light as the central focus of the design, and they asked the design team to create a timeless structure capable of enduring for three centuries. SOM’s design for the sanctuary...

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The Art of Concealment Large seismic joints are a necessary evil in today’s architecture and can destroy even the finest facade design. C/S has become a master at the art of concealment, developing a range of covers that truly empathize with an architect’s design intent. Exterior Joint Covers @ Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Gensler did not want its design for the San Jose Airport to be interrupted by obtrusive expansion joint covers inside or out. For the exterior, Gensler called on C/S to incorporate 25" XLS covers within the 34" wide CENTRIA metal panels, making them disappear...

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Selection Chart Floor Covers The size of joint and movement dynamics dictate whetheryou require a standard or seismic expansion joint cover system. Before making a selection, there are other decisions you must make. The selection of the floor cover is often the most critical step in the specification process since the performance of the floor cover has the greatest impact on the occupants of the building. The presence of rolling loads and the need for hygiene are major considerations in cover selection, while aesthetics in seismic covers is also a significant issue. Wall & Ceiling Covers Having...

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For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers­ Floor Covers All covers can include a fire barrier (see pages 8 & 9) Flush Thinline Floor Covers 1"-2" Use this cover for: • pplications with small, interior joints where A minimal visual impact is preferred. ES ES 1"-3" ES 1"-3­" • eets ADA standards. M • Where wheeled equipment is to be used. • Where hygiene is important. JW GFT-100 GFT-200 GFST-200 ES ES GFPS-100 JW JW GFPS-200 ES JW GFS-200 Floor to Wall Covers JW New heavy-duty design now standard. ES ES JW How it works: C/S unobtrusive, Flush...

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For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers Floor Covers Use this cover for: Flush Twinline Floor Covers 2"-4" • pplications with larger thermal movement requirements A and where a flush, concealed cover is preferred. ES ES 5/8" 5/8" • pplications using carpet or vinyl floor covering up A to 1/8" deep. • 3/8" recessed center plate available. • here wheeled equipment is expected. W JW GTR JW GTP • Where hygiene is important. ES ES 5/8" 1-3/16" JW GTP-HD JW DGTR Heavy Duty 2000lb. Point Load Floor to Wall Covers ES ES ES 5/8" 5/8" 5/8" How it works:...

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For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers Cycling Use this cover for: Flush Seismic Floor Covers 5"-Up Plate Deflectors Ensure System Remains Operable through Major Seismic Activity • Seismic interior applications requiring a completely flush joint cover virtually concealed in the surrounding floor finishes. Gaskets Disengage to Allow Full Seismic Movement • Applications using carpet or vinyl floor covering up to 1/8" deep. • Where wheeled equipment is expected. • Where hygiene is important. SGR Contracted SGR Expanded Floor Covers ES ES 3/4"...

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For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers PAN Seismic Floor Covers 4"-Up Cycling Use this cover for: Center Pan Lifts Clear Of Moving Structure But Remains Centered Over Opening • nterior and exterior seismic applications where cover I Unique Gravity Activated Turnbar System Returns Cover To Normal Position After Event concealment is desired in deeper floor finishes. • pplications with floor finishes of up to 1-1/2" thick. A • eavy duty versions available for limited vehicular access. H • orrugated extruded center plate (eliminates warpage...

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For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers Floor Covers Standard Allway Metal Floor Covers 1"-4" Use this cover for: ES ES • se APF Series for applications with heavy rolling loads. U 1" • Interior applications where low maintenance is desirable or for tamperproof applications. JW JW • Suitable for most floor finishes – frame configuration variable to suit selected finish. APF AL-HD Specify Heavy Duty Model AL-HD For 2000 lb. Rolling Loads Designed for carpet ES ES 1" 1" JW JW FYW ALR ES ES 1" JW JW ALS PC Floor to Wall Covers How it works:...

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For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers­ Floor Covers Seismic Allway Metal Floor Covers 4"-Up Use this cover for: ES ES 1-1/8" 1-3/8" • Interior or exterior seismic applications. • Limited vehicular access (heavy-duty models). JW JW SJHD* SJPF* Heavy Duty 2,000 lb. Point Load Bronze or Stainless Center Plate ES ES 1-1/8" 1-1/2" JW JW SJPFB/SS* SJP* Floor to Wall Covers ES ES How it works: C/S Seismic Metal Floor Covers can provide 30" plus of movement during a seismic event. The cover’s self-centering aluminum center plate remains flush during...

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