Thomas C. Jee
Engineering at Market St, San Francisco, CA
License number
Louisiana PE.0020920
Issued Date
Nov 22, 1983
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2007
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
582 Market St SUITE 516, San Francisco, CA 94116
Professional information
Seismic Proof Articulating Bridge Deck Expansion Joint
US Patent:
6609265, Aug 26, 2003
Filed:
Oct 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/264694
Inventors:
Thomas C. Jee - San Francisco CA 94116
International Classification:
E01D 1906
US Classification:
14 731, 14 735, 52393
Abstract:
A bridge expansion joint assembly includes at least a first expansion module and a second expansion module on opposing bridge structures. The first expansion module includes a first hinge pivotally mounted to a first bridge structure so the first hinge can rotate about a first axis, and a first group of fingers pivotally mounted to the first hinge so the first group of fingers can rotate about a second axis. The second expansion module includes a second hinge pivotally mounted to a second bridge structure so the second hinge can rotate about a third axis, and a second group of fingers mounted, either fixedly or pivotally, to the second hinge. The first group of fingers and the second group of fingers are interdigitated and rest upon a sliding support.