Abstract: The bottom of an expansion form is carved to approximately match the contour of the bottom of a crack or joint, while the top is allowed to “run wild” above the surface level. A generous bead of flexible caulk is applied to the bottom of the crack or joint and the expansion form is gently pressed into the caulk to seal the bottom of the expansion form to the bottom of the crack or joint. The damaged area is backfilled and graded, and the top of the form is trimmed after backfill sets. The lower portion of the expansion form is made from a closed-cell polyethylene foam board with sawed sides, which opens the cells to improve the adhesion of the expansion form to the backfill material. Lateral blocking may be used to support the expansion form upright and following the joint or crack while the backfill sets.

Abstract: The bottom of an expansion form is carved to approximately match the contour of the bottom of a crack or joint, while the top is allowed to “run wild” above the surface level. A generous bead of flexible caulk is applied to the bottom of the crack or joint and the expansion form is gently pressed into the caulk to seal the bottom of the expansion form to the bottom of the crack or joint. The damaged area is backfilled and graded, and the top of the form is trimmed after backfill sets. The lower portion of the expansion form is made from a closed-cell polyethylene foam board with sawed sides, which opens the cells to improve the adhesion of the expansion form to the backfill material. Lateral blocking may be used to support the expansion form upright and following the joint or crack while the backfill sets.

Abstract: A joint form is positioned in a damaged expansion joint to allow both sides of the joint to be repaired at the same time. The joint form remains as a permanent part of the repair, which avoids the time consuming conventional process of removing temporary forms, cleaning the repaired surfaces, and inserting an elastomeric seal into the expansion joint. Type-0 joint forms include a block-seal laminate including a foam block layer (e.g., closed-cell polyethylene) laminated to an upper elastomeric seal layer (e.g., closed-cell neoprene) without a stiffener board. Type-1 joint forms include a block-seal laminate with a stiffener board (e.g., fiberglass reinforced plastic or FRP) adhered to one side of the block-seal laminate. Type-2 joint forms include a pair of block-seal laminate panels on either side of a central stiffener board bonded to one side laminated to an upper seal layer. Joint forms may also be utilized to seal undamaged expansion joints.

Abstract: A joint form is positioned in a damaged expansion joint to allow both sides of the joint to be repaired at the same time. The joint form remains as a permanent part of the repair, which avoids the time consuming conventional process of removing temporary forms, cleaning the repaired surfaces, and inserting an elastomeric seal into the expansion joint. Type-0 joint forms include a block-seal laminate including a foam block layer (e.g., closed-cell polyethylene) laminated to an upper elastomeric seal layer (e.g., closed-cell neoprene) without a stiffener board. Type-1 joint forms include a block-seal laminate with a stiffener board (e.g., fiberglass reinforced plastic or FRP) adhered to one side of the block-seal laminate. Type-2 joint forms include a pair of block-seal laminate panels on either side of a central stiffener board bonded to one side laminated to an upper seal layer. Joint forms may also be utilized to seal undamaged expansion joints.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a clamp: comprising at least two arms with handles on one end and pivotally attached pads on the opposing ends, a pair of handle covers and at least one spring.

Abstract: Railway stone ballast and related systems and methods are provided. A representative railway stone ballast includes a crushed stone matrix; rubber aggregate; and an adhesive binder adhering the rubber aggregate to the stone matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a wrench tool comprising a movable jaw and a plurality of gears including a worm gear, a transmitting gear and an adjustment to move the movable jaw.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a utility knife comprising a handle with a button channel, an extendable compartment and an extendable one walled blade holder with blade and a button for moving the extendable compartment and blade holder.