Bridge Expansion Joint

TESA PHS
Trelleborg PHS Expansion Joint
The TESA PHS expansion joint The system is designed to provide
system is based on proven U.S. a simple to install waterproof
derived technology, originally joint either as a new joint or as a
developed for rapid airport runway repair to an existing joint, that is
repairs. functional in all climatic conditions.

The system combines a durable, Given the rapid cure time of both
impact resistant polymer header elements, it is possible to install
system with a rapid curing the system and have trafficability
pourable two part PU self leveling in about 3 hours in optimum
joint sealant. conditions.

The Function
The headers of a joint are TESACRETE has been compounded
subjected to continual impact to bond to a variety of surfaces
from traffic. Because they cannot including steel and concrete.
dissipate the impact energy Following are the design features
through deformation, brittle of the industry’s premier
materials such as concrete or elastomeric concrete:
epoxy materials tend to crack
under these impact loads.
• Polyurethane chemistry
• Non-brittle over extreme
This is why the best impact temperature ranges
absorbing materials are slightly
flexible. • Permanent, long-term repair solution
• Resistant to nearly all chemicals
PHS uses TESACRETE as a header • One hour cure time
material. TESACRETE is a polymer
concrete formulation based on PU Mixing / Components
technology to achieve flexibility. Part A – 1.5 litre Clear
Strength is achieved by using well
Part B – 3.0 litre Black
graded aggregates.
22 kg bag of aggregate.
TESACRETE Elastomeric Concrete One batch is equal to 13 mixed
is a pour-in-place, free-flowing, litres. 12 batches per unit is equal
two-part polyurethane-based to 159 mixed litres or 0.159 cubic
elastomeric concrete. metre.
Physical Properties
TESACRETE meets or exceeds the following properties:
- Binder and Aggregate:

Test Test Method Specification

Original Properties (after Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) Note 1 600 (4.14) Min.
conditioning at 100 F [37 Elongation, % Note 1 25 Min.
C] for 7 days) Hardness, Durometer D ASTM D2240 50 Shore D Max.
Compressive Stress, psi ASTM D695,
800 (5.52) Min.
Compressive Properties (MPa) 5% Deflection Note 2
Resilience, % - 5% Deflection Note 3 70 Min.
Ball Drop, ft.-lb (Joule) @-20 >10 (13.56) (no
Impact Properties Note 4
F (-29C) cracks)
Dry Bond Strength to
Note 5 (Dry) 350 (61.30) Min.
Concrete, psi (kN/m)
Adhesion Properties
Wet Bond Strength to
Note 5 250 (43.78) Min.
Concrete, psi (kN/m)
Gel Time Tex-614-J 5 - 30 Minutes

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PHS Joint Sealant System    

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TESA PHS SYSTEM
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Advantages
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is TESA PU sealant - a high

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• Cures rapidly to a soft

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movement, high strength sealant

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elastomer, having exceptional
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compatible with the TESACRETE elastomeric properties.

PU base. • TESA PU Sealant has been
designed for use under extended
TESA PU Sealant is a two water immersion.
component, self-leveling, fast • Contains no asphalt or coal
curing, urethane sealant for use in tar additives, and is among
engineered joints. the most dimensionally stable
sealants available.
 Property Test Method Test Results
Movement Capability ASTM C719 +100% -50%
Tensile Strength ASTM D412 120 psi
Ultimate Elongation ASTM D412 1500%
Hardness (Shore A) ASTM C661 30 + 5
Low Temperature (Flexibility @ -40˚ F) ASTM D1790 Pass
Heat Aging ASTM C920 2%
Pot Life ASTM C603 20 Minutes
Skin over time @ 70˚ F 45 Minutes
ASTM C920 - Bond Durability
Recovery 90%
Test Blocked @ 50% for 48 hrs.
Samples between masonry blocks will withstand water
Water Immersion
immersion while elongated 100%

Limitations Packaging
• Performance of this sealant is Available in 6 litre containers.
closely related to preparation,
application techniques Applicable Standards
and structural behavior. TESA PU Sealant will meet and
Installation conditions should exceed the requirements of ASTM
be as recommended by the C920, Type M, Class 50, Use T,
manufacturer. NT, M.
• Install at 5° C or above. Colour - Grey.

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