Hello Experts,

Thank you all for your valuable suggestions.

I need some expert advice about Rotation in Expansion Joints.

As I am using Rubber type Tied expansion joint in Z direction, so tie rod will be in the same direction.
I heard about if we provide some (0.1deg) value in deg. in Rotation the moment get reduced.
My questions are.
1) How vendor will take care of this free rotation in expansion joints?
2) Is it good practice to provide rotation in expansion joint to reduce moments?

Thank you.

Your prompt reply in above regards is highly appreciable.