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FWX TECHNICAL ADVISORY T 502.;. 3:<br />
Sovenber 30, 1990<br />
Joint sealant material ,- Joint filler material<br />
Dowel bar<br />
figure 2. Expansion Joint Detail<br />
C. Pressure relief joints are intended to serve the same purpose as<br />
expansion joints, except that they are installed after initial<br />
construction to relieve pressure against structures and to<br />
al leviate potential <strong>pavement</strong> blowups. Pressure relief joints are<br />
not recommended for routine installations. However, they may be<br />
appropriate to relieve inwninent structure damage or under<br />
conditions where excessive compressive stresses exist. Additional<br />
information can be obtained from the FHWA Pavement Rehabilitation<br />
Manual, Chapter 9.<br />
8. JOINT CONSTRUCTIOy<br />
a. .. Concrete Placement<br />
(1) A prepaving conference should be considered on all major<br />
paving projects. This conference should include the project<br />
engineer and the paving contractor and should discuss<br />
methods for accomplishing all phases of the paving<br />
operation. The need for attention to detail cannot be<br />
overstated. . .<br />
(2) llhen using dowel baskets, the baskets should be checked<br />
prior to placing the concrete to ensure that the dowels are<br />
properly aligned and that the dowel basket is securely<br />
anchored in the base. It is recommended that dowel baskets<br />
be secured to the base with steel stakes having a minimum<br />
diameter of 0.3-inch. These stakes should be embedded into<br />
the base a minimum depth of 4 inches for stabilized dense<br />
bases, 6 inches for treated permeable bases, and 10 inches<br />
for untreated permeable bases, aggregate bases, or natural<br />
subgrade. A minimum of 8 stakes per basket is recommended.<br />
All temporary spacer wires extending across the joint should<br />
be removed from the basket. Securing the steel stakes to<br />
3.1.11 .<br />
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