Describe the applications of the expansion of solids

      

Describe the applications of the expansion of solids.

  

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Raphael
1. Construction of railway lines– an expansion joint is allowed between any two rails to accommodate expansion. A fish plate is used to join two rails. Modern railway system use the overlapping joint at the end of rails.
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2. Construction of bridges and roof tops (steel girders)– for bridges one side has rollers while the other is fixed to allow for expansion. Concrete slabs are also laid on the expansion joints for expansion.
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3. Hot water pipes - pipes carrying hot water (steam) from boilers are fitted with expansion joints for expansion.
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4. Riveting – used to join two pieces of metal together i.e. bimetallic strips, car bodies, drums etc. Fitting rail cart wheel using heat uses the principle of rivets. Bimetallic strips are used in thermostats (control temperature) – electric iron box, alarm systems, car flasher units etc.
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raphael answered the question on October 9, 2018 at 19:04


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