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GIMBAL EXPANSION JOINT. A gimbal Expansion joint is an assembly designed to absorb angular movement in any plane. The gimbal hardware consists of two sets of hinges, connected to a common floating gimbal ring, which is designed to absorb the pressure thrust of the Expansion joint assembly.
Bolted joint. Bolted joints are one of the most common elements in construction and machine design. They consist of fasteners that capture and join other parts, and are secured with the mating of screw threads. There are two main types of bolted joint designs: tension joints and shear joints.