Abstract: In a method for optimizing a cutting process in milling machines which are used to machine road coverings, which comprise a milling device fitted with milling tools which is sprayed with liquid in order to cool the milling tools, in addition to a drive motor, the following steps are provided: detection of the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device and controlling the amount of cooling liquid supplied according to the at least one parameter which is representative of the instantaneous power output of the milling device.

Abstract: A movable boarding bridge is disclosed. The movable boarding bridge comprises: an inner tunnel; an outer tunnel disposed on an outer surface of the inner tunnel so as to slide on the inner tunnel; a roller arranged on the external surface of the inner tunnel; and a rainwater gutter-type rail arranged on the internal surface of the outer tunnel, and configured to guide the roller such that the roller moves along the rail and to allow inflowing rainwater from the outside to flow therethrough, wherein the rainwater gutter-type rail may be configured such that the rainwater gutter is not seen from the inner tunnel through which passengers pass.

Abstract: An automated rumble strip assembly includes a frame having a top surface configured to support a vehicle tire moving along the frame. The automated rumble strip assembly also includes a plurality of elongate members, each elongate member having a top surface. The automated rumble strip assembly also includes an actuator assembly configured to move the elongate members from a first position where each of the top surfaces of the elongate members is flush with the top surface of the frame, to a second position where each of the top surfaces of the elongate members is recessed relative to the top surface of the frame.

Abstract: A base for a temporary barrier, comprising (i) a support portion of plastics material on which is provided an upwardly extending spigot or socket for engaging with a part of the barrier; (ii) a first elongate, horizontally extending, ground engaging stabilising member of plastics material which is connected to and extends from the support portion to a first remote end; (iii) a first elongate stiffening member which is connected to the first stabilising member and extends horizontally from adjacent the first remote end towards the support portion; (iv) a second elongate, horizontally extending, ground engaging stabilising member of plastics material which is connected to and extends from the support portion to a second remote end in a direction opposite to the first stabilising member; and (v) a second elongate stiffening member which is connected to the second stabilising member and extends horizontally from adjacent the second remote end towards the support portion; wherein the first and second stiffening me

Abstract: The present invention relates to a barrier assembly comprising a cartridge comprising a longitudinally mounted rotatable central shaft configured for connection to a barrier and a longitudinal opening through which the interior of the cartridge is accessible. In an embodiment of the present invention, the barrier assembly further comprises a means for mounting a post to the exterior of the cartridge. In another embodiment of the present invention, the barrier assembly further comprises a base connectable to the cartridge, the base comprising at least one wheel configured to permit movement of the base on a surface.

Abstract: A vacuum assisted animal feces collector is a hand-held vacuum device for automatically vacuuming animal waste into an attached waste bag to be discarded. A bag release button uncouples the bag from the device. The device also has indicator lights for presence of power and disconnected waste bag. The vacuum assisted animal feces collector eliminates handling or contact with the waste.

Abstract: A snow and ice melting device having an insulated chamber a heater located inside the insulated chamber a reservoir located at the distal end of the insulated chamber a pump operationally connected to the reservoir a snow port located at the proximal end of the insulated chamber the snow port comprising a body and a portal between the body and the insulated chamber and a power supply connected to the heater and the pump.

Abstract: Aquatic curtain devices and methods for forming waterway channels and reducing waterway maintenance are disclosed. Each curtain device comprises an elongated float and an elongated flexible curtain depending from a first side of the elongated float. The curtain has a bottom end with a weight extending along the entire length of the elongated float. The float is configured to be sufficiently buoyant to support the curtain in an upward direction. Each curtain device is configured for the curtain to remain in a substantially taut state when in use and accommodate fluctuations in water levels, such that the elongated weight remains on the bottom of the waterway while the elongated float remains on the surface. Artificial channels are constructed by selecting the length of the elongated float to achieve the desired channel dimensions using two or more curtain devices positioned along a desired path in a waterway.

Abstract: A jackup mobile offshore drilling unit includes a hull and a plurality of jacking legs movable longitudinally with respect to the hull and having features thereon to support the hull above a body of water. A storage tank is disposed inside at least one of the plurality of jacking legs. The unit comprises means for moving the storage tank longitudinally inside the at least one of the plurality of jacking legs.

Abstract: A tamp having replaceable tamp plates which, when operatively coupled to a tamp handle, can rotate relative to the tamp handle, or a longitudinal axis of the tamp handle, when in use to better allow a tamp plate surface to conform to the material being tamped, while allowing the handle to be more easily maintained in an orientation desired by the user and while reducing or absorbing shock. The tamp may also include “dead blow” material such as steel shot or the like to improve the inertia, efficiency and impact of the tamp as it is being utilized, while reducing recoil effects.

Abstract: A system that includes a plurality of front faces configured to be arranged end-to-end in a series. Adjacent front faces are connected together by a different X-shaped or X-wye connector that facilitates installation of reinforcement tail walls. At least one tail wall is connected to each connector. A redundant reinforcing tail wall may be constructed and attached to one of the connectors to provide alternative load path(s).

Abstract: A wall trench panel and system utilizes extruded aluminum panels having ribs and a socket edge and a ball edge which allows them to slide together and create a continuous trench wall that may be stabilized using traditional jack and wale techniques. To allow the trench to make a corner, a knuckle is provided which accepts both ball and socket edges of the panels to change the direction of the panels. In deep trench situations, panels of different sizes are provide to stager the installation of the panels which provides a continuous trench wall that is very strong and stable which eliminates the necessity of staging the trench in ever smaller portions.

Abstract: A system for a basement concrete form and drainage are disclosed. The system may include a lineal that is a horizontal concrete form for a footer for a wall and a basement floor. The lineal may include a rectilinear tubular structure having a cavity, an outer wall, and drain perforations in the outer wall to permit fluid transmission from the cavity to an exterior of the lineal. In addition, a retainer may be mounted to a stake for the basement concrete form when the stake is embedded in a formation underlying the lineal. The retainer may be selectively vertically positioned along the stake to adjust a height of the lineal relative to the underlying formation.

Abstract: A block, block system and method of making a wall block. Multiple block embodiments with multiple embodiments of a visually exposed surface having three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints that can be used to construct a patio, wall, fence or the like; the multiple embodiments creating a more random and natural appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of constructing a band type fiber reinforcement material for a reinforced-soil retaining-wall structure which enables quick and easy connection of a band type fiber reinforcing material, provides various connection methods therefor, and prevents stress from being concentrated in a connection part with a facing member during the sinking of a reinforced soil body, including: inserting a band type fiber reinforcement material into reinforcement material insertion members provided in facing members standing at a front of a reinforced soil mass (G) such that the facing members are adjacent to each other in leftward and rightward directions; spreading the band type fiber reinforcement material on the reinforced soil mass and laying and hardening a backfill material on the band type fiber reinforcement material and the reinforced soil mass; and repeatedly carrying out the first step and the second step until a predetermined height is reached.

Abstract: An anchoring member (15) capable of being integrated into a facing element (10) for the creation of stabilised earth structures, comprising a shell (21) that defines a recess (18) with a mouth (13). An anchoring bar (20) extends transversely within the recess (18) in such a way that, in use, an elongated stabilising member for stabilised earth structures, such as a strip or similar, can be made to pass around it by inserting it into the mouth (13).

Abstract: A rollered grading assembly, including an elongated roller drum, an axle extending through the drum, an elongated housing partially enclosing the drum and connected to the axle, an elongated blade connected to the housing, a pivot rod perpendicular to the axle and connected to the housing, a coupler connected to the housing, and a pivot actuator connected to the coupler and housing. The coupler has a proximal end connected to the housing portion and positioned adjacent the roller drum and a spaced distal end extending away from the housing. Movement of the distal end a first distance while the proximal end remains stationary urges the housing to pivot around the drum and move the blade portion a second, shorter distance into a desired position relative grade.

Abstract: A dredging head assembly for deploying on the bed of a body of water, is provided, the assembly comprising a cutter housing having a cutting opening for extending over a section of the bed from which material is to be removed; a cutting assembly disposed within the cutter housing, the cutting assembly operable through the cutting opening in the cutter housing to loosen material from the bed; and an outlet opening in the cutter housing for removing water and entrained material from within the cutter housing under suction; wherein the cutter housing comprises a plurality of holes therein, in use water being drawn into the cutter housing through the holes under the action of reduced fluid pressure within the cutter housing. A dredging assembly comprising the dredging head assembly and a method of dredging are also provided.

Abstract: A spud system for a dredging vessel with a longitudinal direction includes a spud carrier for mounting a spud therein in a vertical stance and which spud carrier is moveable with respect to the dredging vessel in a longitudinal direction for advancing the dredging vessel, a spud carrier drive system coupled with the dredging vessel and the spud carrier for driving the spud carrier with respect to the dredging vessel. The spud carrier drive system includes a hydraulic drive cylinder for controlling the position of the spud carrier. The spud system further comprises a hydraulic system comprising a parallel hydraulic cylinder in fluid parallel connection with the hydraulic drive cylinder and presstressing means coupled with a rod of the parallel hydraulic cylinder such that said rod is forced towards a central position.

Abstract: A work machine is formed from a self-propelled land travel vehicle and an attachment. The vehicle and attachment have interlocking coupling assemblies. The attachment has a positioning arm, a pivot fixture and a ground-engageable frame. The positioning arm and frame allow the attachment to pivot about the pivot fixture to couple and decouple with the vehicle. Coupling and decoupling of the vehicle and apparatus can be achieved without the use of separate lifting equipment.

Abstract: A ladder includes: a front connecting member and a rear connecting member at a top step, respective upper ends of which are connected to a lateral side of a vehicle body in a pivotally movable manner and are juxtaposed with a predetermined space therebetween in a vehicle front-back direction; a front connecting member and a rear connecting member which are provided at a step under the top step, and respective upper ends of which are connected in a pivotally movable manner to both ends in the vehicle front-back direction of a step board. The front connecting member and the rear connecting member at least at the top step among steps positioned above a lowest step are rigid members. The front connecting member and the rear connecting member at the lowest step among steps positioned under the top step are elastically deformable.

Abstract: A working machine includes a travel device, a motive power transmission device configured to transmit a motive power to the travel device, a transmission case configured to house the motive power transmission device, and a hydraulic operation fluid tank disposed on an upper surface of the transmission case.

Abstract: A housing case (16) is provided on a revolving frame (5) at a position on a front side from a fuel tank (12). The housing case (16) is constituted by including a case-fixing bracket (17) having a left leg part (18), a right leg part (19), and amounting platform (20) across a reducing agent tank (14), a lower accommodating case (21) arranged by surrounding the case-fixing bracket (17), and an upper accommodating case (23) located on an upper side of the lower accommodating case (21). Atop surface part (21E) of the lower accommodating case (21) and a lower surface (23B) of the upper accommodating case (23) are connected to the mounting platform (20) of the case-fixing bracket (17). As a result, the lower accommodating case (21) and the upper accommodating case (23) can be firmly mounted on the revolving frame (5) through the case-fixing bracket (17).

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the swing of a machine is disclosed. The system may comprise a hydrostatic circuit that includes an electronic displacement control pump and a first swing motor fluidly connected in a closed loop circuit. The electronic displacement control pump configured to control the supply of fluid to the swing motor based on a final pump displacement command. The first swing motor configured to rotate the upper carriage of the machine. The hydrostatic circuit configured to control (a) an actual speed of the first swing motor when the final pump displacement command results from a requested swing motor speed and (b) a torque of the first swing motor when the final pump displacement command results from a requested swing motor torque.

Abstract: A method of controlling machines for performing operations at a worksite is disclosed. The method includes receiving pre-construction terrain data, design terrain data, and resource data and then defining a plurality of constraints based on the data. Operations of the machines are simulated based on the data. The method includes estimating process variables associated with the operations and defining and scheduling tasks to be performed by the machines. The method includes collecting real time data from the worksite and updating the estimated process variables and the scheduled tasks of the machines based on the collected real time data. Instructions are then provided to the machines for executing the tasks.

Abstract: Hydraulic equipment of the type that can be fixed to a moving arm of an operating machine. The equipment has a support structure connected or connectable to a moving arm of an operating machine, at least one hydraulic motor for the rotation of a working element, a feed pipe connected or connectable to a hydraulic circuit of the supporting operating machine to supply a flow of working fluid to the hydraulic motor, and a drainage unit for the drainage of working fluid from the hydraulic motor. The equipment may optionally include a pressure detector in the drainage unit and a shut-off valve operationally associated with the pressure detector in such a way as to interrupt the flow of working fluid to the hydraulic motor when predetermined pressure conditions are detected.

Abstract: A hydraulic fluid energy regeneration system for a work machine capable of securely maintaining a brake pressure even when a solenoid valve or the like is erroneously rendered open by an electrical failure is provided.

Abstract: A control system for construction machinery includes a main control valve installed in a hydraulic line between a hydraulic pump and actuators, and including a first group of electro proportional pressure reducing valves outputting a secondary pressure in proportion to an external pressure command signal to a first spool for controlling a first group of actuators of the actuators, and a second group of electro proportional pressure reducing valves outputting a secondary pressure in proportion to an external pressure command signal to a second spool for controlling a second group of actuators of the actuators, a first pressure sensor configured to detect the secondary pressure outputted from the first group of electro proportional pressure reducing valves and a second pressure sensor configured to detect the secondary pressure outputted from the second group of electro proportional pressure reducing valves, and a controller configured to output pressure command signals to the electro proportional pressure redu

Abstract: A bucket cylinder includes a cylindrical tube, a rod having a cylindrical boss part mounted to a protruding end side of the rod, and a protective cover having one side supported by a cover guide provided on the tube, while the other side is mounted on the boss part. A protective protrusion protruding outward in a radial direction of the boss part and protecting the boss part and the protective cover is provided on the boss part. The protective cover is formed having a plate shape by a material having elasticity, and the protective cover includes a plate part for protecting the rod between the cover guide and the boss part and a winding part formed so as to be wound around an outer periphery of the boss part from a distal end side of the plate part. A protective protrusion engaging hole into which the protective protrusion is engaged is provided in the winding part at a position corresponding to the protective protrusion.

Abstract: A work machine includes plural cameras, a display unit and a controller controlling the cameras and the display unit. The controller includes an overview image generator generating an overview image from the images by the cameras, an image superimposing unit superimposing a top view image of the work machine on the overview image, a working-equipment display unit putting a part of working equipment in the top view image of the work machine in non- or transparent-display, and an operation judging unit judging at least one of operation of the working equipment and travel of the work machine. When the operation judging unit judges the operation of the working equipment etc. is performed, the working-equipment display unit displays the top view image of the work machine without displaying at least one part of the working equipment or with transparently displaying the at least one part of the working equipment.

Abstract: Locking device for securing a wear part (1) on a support (2) for excavators and similar machines, the locking device that comprises a locking element (20), with a locking end, a thread (40), and at least one helical spring (30) defining a longitudinal axis, where the spring (30) is at least partially threaded in the thread (40). The support (2) comprises a housing (12) and the wear part (1) comprises an orifice (11) so that, in a mounted position, the housing (12) and the orifice (11) are at least partially overlapped, where the locking device is able to be introduced in the housing (12), where, in the mounted position, the locking end at least partially emerges from the housing (12) and penetrates into the orifice (11).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fixing device for fixing a wear or protection element on a bucket of an earth moving machine, comprising: a base with a housing with a front wall and a rear wall with a through hole, a stop, with a lower part housed in the housing, a screw going through the hole and having an end thereof fixed to the stop, partially compressed elastic means arranged between the screw and the hole. When the elastic means are fully compressed, they have a length L0. In a mounted position, the stop has a front face opposite the front wall, where the distance between both is D1 and the distance between said head and said hole has a value D2, and the condition D2?L0>D1 is met in the mounted position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for regulating water flow in a pipe. A water flow regulator includes a valve configured to regulate water flow, a power source, a communication module and a processor. The communication module is configured to receive instructions pertaining to water flow regulation over a wireless network and to send instructions to the processor. The instructions are based at least in part on weather data and on the physical location of the water flow regulator. The processor is coupled to the communication module, and is configured to send a control signal to the valve to regulate the water flow in accordance with a received instruction from the communication module.

Abstract: A connection socket is adapted for a sanitary fitting with a floor-standing faucet column and has a socket bottom body and a removably attached socket top. A bottom body fluid channel has a bottom body inlet and a bottom body outlet. The socket top has a top-side connection surface for the faucet column and a top fluid channel with a top inlet in fluid communication with the bottom body outlet. A sound absorber element in the bottom body fluid channel is insertable and extractable via the bottom body outlet and/or a backflow preventer element in the top fluid channel is insertable and extractable via the top outlet. The socket top can be turnable on the socket bottom body between the operating position and a blocking position in which fluid communication is blocked.

Abstract: A water discharging device 2 that is installed so as to secure a predetermined opened space between a bowl 3 and the water discharging device 2, and discharges water toward this bowl 3, the water discharging device having a water discharge part 13 that jets waterdrops so as to spread the waterdrops at a predetermined angle ? from a water discharge port 13a, and is set so as to discharge water at a predetermined flow rate, wherein an average flow speed X (m/sec) and an average particle size Y (?m) of the waterdrops jetted from the water discharge part 13 satisfy a conditional expression of “Y?9300×X(?1.5)”.

Abstract: An overflow assembly for a bathtub includes an elbow having a first threaded section and a retainer nut having a second corresponding threaded section. The retainer nut is configured to threadably mount onto the elbow. The overflow assembly further includes an overflow cover including at least one overflow opening and at least one vent opening defined therein. The overflow cover is configured to engage with the retainer nut and substantially cover the first threaded section and the retainer nut.

Abstract: A system and method for unclogging a drain involving at least one internal member and at least one external member. At least one member is ferromagnetic, and at least one member is a magnet. External members may have handles. Internal members are disposed inside a pipe and external members are disposed outside a pipe. When an external member is moved, the magnetic force between the internal and external members causes the internal member to move. Internal members can be disposed such that they cause a clog to move further into the drain system. Internal members can also be disposed such that they are below the clog when it forms, allowing the internal members to move the clog out of the pipe system, into the sink, toilet, or other basin. Safety members can be disposed below the internal members to prevent loss of internal members into pipe system.

Abstract: An undermount support for an appliance, and a method for using the support, the support including a frame that is: (a) assembled around the exterior periphery of the appliance; (b) located in supporting contact below the underside of a rim flange of the appliance; and (c) attached to cabinetry supporting a countertop or cooktop. The frame thereby enables the cabinetry to support the appliance by the rim flange.

Abstract: A Liquid chemical dispensing apparatus for toilet bowls with remote liquid reservoir that automatically adds liquid cleaning and sanitizing chemicals directly into the toilet bowl of a flush toilet by utilizing refill water that flows from the ballcock refill valve outlet into the overflow pipe to power a jet eductor. Said jet eductor performance optimized with a flood ring in the jet eductor discharge tubing. Powerful suction produced being strong enough to lift and draw in a column of liquid chemicals from within a flexible chemical transport tube fluidly connected between the jet eductor suction port and a remote liquid reservoir placed near floor level and external to the water tank. A control means to limit the quantity of chemicals allowed to flow into the jet eductor suction port and mix with refill water prior to flowing through the overflow pipe into the toilet bowl restoring the water seal while at the same time treating all surfaces contacted.

Abstract: A method and a wash, clean, dry and protect system are provided for easy handling, for washing, cleansing, drying and/or protecting a body part, and for the delivery of water and/or a cleansing solution to a surface area of a human subject. The built-in cleanser assembly is incorporated onto a wash and clean bidet seat system for washing, cleansing, drying and protecting private body parts of the person.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an apparatus includes a toilet horn receptacle having an upper end and a lower end. A sealing rim is positioned at an upper end of the toilet horn receptacle, and at least a portion of the sealing rim extends inwardly from the upper end of the toilet horn receptacle towards a center axis of the sealing rim. A funnel extends from the lower end of the toilet horn receptacle, and a channel wall circumscribes the toilet horn receptacle. The channel wall and at least the toilet horn receptacle form a continuous annular receptacle. A foam sealing component is disposed in the continuous annular receptacle such that an inner wall of the foam sealing component circumscribes the toilet horn receptacle and such that the channel wall circumscribes at least a portion of an outer wall of the foam sealing component.

Abstract: Wastewater leaching chambers and leaching channels are disclosed. The chambers may include a recess for receiving a wastewater supply, the recess serving to lower the overall height of the combined chamber and supply. The recess also configured to tightly seat the supply and form a gap therebetween. Leaching channels having a high aspect ratio may also be coupled to or otherwise in fluid communication with the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus (10; 110) for preventing vermin or rodent (24) access to buildings through drainage conduits. The apparatus (10; 110) comprises: a duct (12) defining a flowpath and a barrier (16; 116) which prevents access to vermin or rodents (24) through the drainage conduit. The barrier (16; 116) includes a protective structure (165) to deter vermin gnawing the through the barrier (16; 116). The barrier (16; 116) is movable between a flowpath closed position in which the flowpath is substantially closed and a flowpath open position in which the flowpath is substantially open. The barrier (16) is biased to the flowpath closed position by a threshold force. As such the barrier (16) is movable to the flowpath open position upon application of a force greater than the threshold force. The threshold force is sufficient to maintain the barrier (16; 116) in the flowpath closed position under its own weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of construction of underground buildings, specifically to an inverse construction method for a deep, large and long pit assembling structure of a suspension-type envelope enclosure. A method includes design and calculation; engineering construction of foundation piles; control over underground water; construction of a pit enclosure; building of a basement reinforcing and anti-seeping layer; inverse construction; and floor structure construction. By the inverse construction method for a deep, large and long pit assembling structure of a suspension-type envelope enclosure of the present invention, the pit construction quality is easily controlled, the basement is well waterproofed and easily monitored, and the quality control, service and maintenance are easy.

Abstract: A cold-formed steel support wall (CFSSW) is a light gauge steel framed wall section designed to support a structure by transferring the load from the floor system to points of contact at the top of pile caps or footings. A typical pile is wood with a concrete pile cap or helical steel pile, with or without, reinforcing concrete, or any other pile best suited for the soil conditions. A supporting wall typically makes continuous contact with a concrete grade beam. The CFSSW wall eliminates the need for a grade beam by spanning from pile cap to pile cap or footing to footing without making direct contact with the soil.

Abstract: A mounting device (100) for installation on a hollow rib of a panel is disclosed. The mounting device (100) includes a mounting body (102), an insert (160), and at least one clamping fastener (180). The mounting body (102) includes an upper section or base (104), along with a first leg (112) and a second leg (122) that each extend downwardly from the base (104) in at least generally diverging relation to one another. The first leg (112) includes a first projection (116) positionable in a recess on one sidewall of a rib, while the insert (160) includes a second projection (164) positionable in a recess on the opposite sidewall of this same rib. The clamping fastener(s) (180) extends through the second leg (122) of the mounting body (102) and forces the insert (160) in the direction of the first leg (112) of the mounting body (102).

Abstract: An infill wall support clip is described. The infill wall support clip provides lateral bracing for wall panels in residential or commercial buildings. The infill wall support clip anchors to a top track of wall panels and to a bottom track of a floor truss. The infill wall support clip provides spacing between the wall panel and the floor truss such that drywall may be continuously overlaid on top of the wall panel.

Abstract: The application comprises a device for protecting against water ingress and fire penetration into interspaces and into cavities through expansion joints in structures, cable ducts and cable lead-throughs which are occupied by cables and/or pipes, and, depending on the application, serves as a fire protection or leakage protection device in landfills, tank systems and transport and/or safety containers in the sea sector. The device comprises a flat-tube cushion which is fixed in terms of length and width and which is equipped on the outer sides with a swellable nonwoven sealing strip. In the interior, the leakage or protective flat-tube cushion is provided with at least one swellable nonwoven sealing strip which has high-tensile-strength closures on the longitudinal side and the transverse side and is filled or evacuated via at least one plastic-coated metal compressed-air valve with a valve extension, and, depending on the application, can be equipped with a radio monitoring or control system.

Abstract: Insulation devices, methods and related construction techniques are provided. An exemplary device may include a body having a plurality of openings defining an openwork, to allow the passage of air therethrough when placed in contact with insulation material. The device may further include a plurality of spacer struts and/or spacing depressions fixedly attached to the body. The struts may be configured to maintain a predetermined distance between a first side of the insulation material and a building surface. The body and struts act together to define and maintain a space between the first side of the insulation material and the building surface, for example, for ventilation. The building surface can be the bottom face of a roof, an insulated attic floor, wall sheathing or a soundproofed demising wall, for example. The spacer device can be capable of being transported and stored together with, or as a separate item from, the insulation material, and can also be stored in nested layers.

Abstract: A joint-sealing tape is useful for sealing building-structure joints, especially for sealing against sound and/or smoke and if necessary against fire. In particular, the joint-sealing tape is suitable for sealing a joint between a first building part and a second building part, with a sealing element and an adhesive layer, which sealing element has a predetermined geometry. Furthermore, a sealing arrangement contains such a sealing tape and is suitable for sealing of building structure joints, especially for sealing against sound and/or smoke and if applicable against fire.