Abstract: An expansion joint profile system for producing an expansion joint in the manufacture of a rigid floor covering includes a profile (1) comprising a first profile element (3) having a first support leg (5) provided for bearing on a substrate (18) and a first abutment leg (6) projecting upwardly therefrom. A second profile element (4) has a second abutment leg (6). A connection element (9) is formed in a ridge-like manner and extends in the longitudinal direction between the two profile elements (3, 4) and connects them to one another in the lower region. An insertion opening (10) is formed between the abutment legs and is open at the top and extends in the longitudinal direction (L). A sealing element (11) is formed in a T-shaped cross-section with a downwardly projecting insertion leg (12) for insertion into the insertion opening (10).

Abstract: The present invention involves a process for caulking a ship deck includes the steps of bonding planks of tropical wood on the subdeck of said ship, sealing said planks through the application of a moisture curable sealing composition, and allowing said composition to cure during an effective period of time, characterized in that said moisture curable sealing composition comprises one or more silyl-modified polyacrylate(s).

Abstract: A plank assembly for the formation of a ship's hull comprises interengaging hooks in only line contact with one another and enabling angular displacement of the two planks about an axis. The planks are also provided with arcuate flanges centered on this and bolted together and with attachment flanges enabling the planks to be secured to transverse ribs of the ship's hull.

Abstract: A method of reducing electromagnetic re-radiation of harmonic and intermodulation products by metal structures, having at least two adjoining elements, in response to an incident electromagnetic signal (rusty bolt effect). The method comprises the application between the adjoining elements of the structure, at their junction, of a layer of a non-water soluble substance having a dielectric constant greater than 10.