How a Strip Seal Joint Bridge Keeps Our Roads Smooth
Ever noticed that rhythmic thump-thump sound your tires make while crossing a highway overpass? That's usually the sound of you driving over a strip seal joint bridge, a clever bit of engineering that's doing a lot more work than most people realize. While it might just look like a thin gap with a piece of rubber inside, these joints are essentially the unsung heroes of our infrastructure. Without them, our bridges would likely be crumbling under the pressure of the seasons and the weight of constant traffic. ...