Dowel Bars
Steel dowel bars are used to create a debonded dowelled joint which reinforces the connection between two or more concrete slabs to improve strength and force transfer.
Cylindrical dowel bars allow reduced frictional resistance, offering flexibility in the joint for concrete to contract, or expand due to moisture content and temperature fluctuations.
Additionally, dowel rods can be used when looking to reinforce concrete in one horizontal direction, whilst allowing some movement in a direction perpendicular to the initial direction. This is the common reason for dowel rod use in road repairs (known as dowel bar retrofit).
Plain round mild steel, high yield and stainless steel dowel bars are available, supplied with either cropped or sawn ends. All sizes and lengths supplied to individual requirements.
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