A Movement Joint Allows Stress- Free Expansion and Contraction of Buildings

question 24

Essay

A movement joint allows stress- free expansion and contraction of buildings and components while a static joint subjects the building and components to movement stresses. So, why are movement stresses undesirable?

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Definitions:

Payoff Matrix

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Nash Equilibria

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Plant Capacity

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