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what is the difference between construction joint , control joint and expansion joint

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what is the difference between construction joint , control joint and expansion joint
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Construction Joint

Joints we need for construction. For example, we put to joint when we have limitation of volume of concrete per day.

Expansion Joints

We put Expansion Joints when it is required by the design. For example when we construct long structures, we put joints for expansion.

 

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