摘要 |
An expansion joint for high temperature air or other gaseous flows, of the type in which two duct ends are separated by a gap, that is bridged by a flexible fabric expansion joint cover. The flexible fabric expansion joint cover is attached to the duct ends, using two outwardly extending frame members. Each frame member incorporates one or more convolutions, that are provided to accommodate thermally inducted stresses and strains, imposed by the thermal gradient through the frame members, from positions proximate the duct ends, to outwardly disposed locations where the frame members are attached to opposing ends of the fabric cover.
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