I tried searching for past posts to look for the answers but I could not find any that helped me.
I am bit confused about the tie rod used in expansion joint. So can anyone clear few queries that I have. I will be very thankful for any answers.
Can anyone explain what is the meaning of tie rod gaps provided by the manufacturers?
What happens when there is no gap in either one of forward or backward direction?
What happens when there is no gaps at all? If there is no gap, will it help the piping system in reducing axial load? and how?
Is expansion joint not useful in tension case?
If the gaps are fully closed due to expansion or compression, what impact will it have in the system?
When the forward gap and backward gap is not fully closed, is the use of expansion joint justified?