Fugenschluss

English translation: joint sealing

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German term or phrase:Fugenschluss
English translation: joint sealing
Entered by: CF1 (X)

20:24 Jul 28, 2019
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Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
German term or phrase: Fugenschluss
This appears in a document discussing the different construction options for a tunnel. This term is in a list of the construction risks of this tunnel:

...quellfähige Tone im Bauuntergrund, **Fugenschluss** der Tunnelelemente im Bereich...

...expandable clays in the construction ground, **Fugenschluss** of the tunnel elements in the area...

My research has come up with nothing and I'm at a complete loss with this term. Any help would be much appreciated.
CF1 (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:55
joint sealing
Explanation:
I would use " joint sealing" in this context. Hope it helps :)
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Kartik Isaac
Switzerland
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4 +3joint sealing
Kartik Isaac
3joint sealing / sealing of joints / fully closed joints / full closure of joints
Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X)


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joint sealing


Explanation:
I would use " joint sealing" in this context. Hope it helps :)


    https://fib-ch.epfl.ch/Pubs/2014/5_civil_engineering.pdf
Kartik Isaac
Switzerland
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Perfect - thanks!

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agree  Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X): agree - sorry Kartik, there was an overlap here!
3 mins

agree  Kim Metzger: The joints should be sealed flush with the adjacent pavement surface on either side https://civilblog.org/2016/02/02/quality-requirements-of-joi...
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agree  Cillie Swart: nice one
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
joint sealing / sealing of joints / fully closed joints / full closure of joints


Explanation:
Joint repair: sealing of construction joints and expansion joints in structural and civil engineering

There are water impermeable concrete structures in many sectors of the construction trade whose construction joints and expansion joints need to be sealed professionally. These joints can be sealed in different ways.

Leaking joints between construction elements are a known problem with engineered structures below ground. This also affects segment linings constructed with tunnel boring machines. If subsequent waterproofing grouting is required, targeted joint sealing through the gasket is an effective and cost-saving alternative to laborious concrete drilling, which normally has to be undertaken to seal leaks.


    https://www.webac-grouts.com/applications/classic-product-line/joint-sealing/
    https://www.tunnel-online.info/en/artikel/tunnel_New_Joint_Sealing_Process_for_Segment_Tunnels_3173576.html
Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X)
Germany
Local time: 00:55
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Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 61
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