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While tie-rods may stabilize the expansion joint from sideways displacements does it not restrict the joint from thermal growth and thus reduce the functionality of the expansion joint?

The expansion joint is designed to accommodate all the needed displacements. The tie-rods are part of the expansion joint and designed to absorb all the specified displacements.

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20″ Diameter Tied Universal Expansion Joint