Test Methods and Specifications

Cover of Compression Seal Expansion Joints
Compression Seal Expansion Joints
  • Publication no: ATS-5610-23
  • Published: 12 October 2023
  • Edition: 1.1

Austroads Technical Specification ATS 5610 sets out the requirements for the design, supply and installation of preformed elastomeric compression seals of the open-cell type and the adhesive lubricant used for their insertion into concrete or steel faced bridge deck joints.

The technical specification can also be downloaded as a Word document.

Edition 1.1 published October 2023

Edition 1.1 removes AS 1683.26 from the list of referenced documents in clause 2.1 and amends the link to the Transport for NSW Standards Portal in clause 4.4.

Superseded editions

Edition 1.0 published December 2022

  • 1. Scope
  • 2. Referenced Documents
  • 3. Definitions
  • 4. Quality System Requirements
  • 5. Design
  • 6. Materials
  • 7. Manufacture
  • 8. Installation
  • 9. Warranty
  • Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records
  • Annexure B: Typical Elastomeric Compression Seal Joint Details