Indusrty Standards for Non-metallic Expansion Joints in Piping and Ductwork Systems, 1998 Engineering Conference Proceedings
Since their introduction in the early sixties, the use of non-metallic expansion joints has continuously grown. The advent of more rigid emission standards has caused the use of more complex piping and ductwork systems. Non-metallic expansion joints have been used in place of the traditional all-metal expansion joints to solve problems caused by the thermal and mechanical stresses generated in these complex systems.
Although the major use of the non-metallic expansion joint continues to be the power generation industry, the use of this product has expanded into virtually every industry which conveys liquids and gases.
In the adaptation of the non-metallic expansion joints to this wide variety of industries, these industries have taken advantage of the following capabilities when compared to other types of expansion joints...
Industry Standards for Non-metallic Expansion Joints in Piping and Ductwork Systems, 1998 Engineerin