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The dowel placement parameters are illustrated in Figure 2.
Vertical translation: This is defined as the average depth
of the dowel, measured from the top of the dowel to the
pavement surface.
Vertical rotation: This is defined as the difference i,n
depth (vertical position) between the opposite ends of the
dowel.
Horizontal rotation: This is defined as the difference in
lateral position between opposite ends of the dowel.
Lonoitudinal translat'on: This is defined as the
longitudinaleen the midpoint of the dowel and
the sawn joint.
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