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Lockable Dowels For Temporary Movement Joints in Post-Tensioned Concrete

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November 2013

A cleaner, safer, faster alternative to Pour Strip s

Ancon Lockable Dowels

AdvantagesThe use of Lockable Dowels can save asignificant amount of time and materialsover other construction methods. Concreteshrinkage has traditionally beenaccommodated by leaving gaps in the slabcalled ‘pour strips’ or ‘closure strips’. Thesestrips are filled once movement has stabilised,however until they are filled the slabs must bepropped, restricting site access and delayingsite progress. Gaps in the slab also create atrip hazard for site workers, use additionalformwork and can leave the soffit face marked.

Lockable Dowels improve site access,minimise formwork requirements andaccelerate the rate of construction. With aLockable Dowel, there is less requirement forthe slabs to be propped or a support corbel tobe constructed, as shear load is transferred bythe dowel. The time saved by early removal ofslab props can be significant.

A Lockable Dowel also provides manyadvantages over the site-assembledarrangement of carbon steel reinforcing bar,galvanised or plastic ducting, vent tubes and anon-specific grout, which is sometimes usedby contractors.

In addition, engineers have found the AnconLockable Dowel to be the preferred designsolution for pin-ended joints. Although it iscustomary for practical reasons to use U-barsor other rebar continuity systems at theseconnections, these options do not truly act ashinges and so rotation of the slab under loadcan induce cracking at the wall-to-slabinterface with potential integrity issues.

The Lockable Dowel is closer to a true pin-ended joint and, being manufactured fromstainless steel, provides additional corrosionprotection over systems using carbon steelreinforcement.

The design capacities shown on page 6 arebacked by independent test data and theunique void former allows inspection of thedowel before the joint is locked.

Standard Ancon systems are available for useat slab joints and retaining / core walls.

Lockable DowelsLockable Dowels have been designed byAncon for use at temporary movement joints,most commonly found in post-tensionedconcrete frames.

These dowels allow initial shrinkage of theconcrete to take place and are then locked inposition with a mechanical plate and acontrolled amount of epoxy resin. The lockeddowels continue to transfer shear, but preventfurther movement taking place.

Pour Strips restrict site access, cause atrip hazard and delay progress on site

The Lockable Dowel eliminates the need for Pour Strips, accelerating the speed ofconstruction and improving site safety

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Ancon Lockable DowelUS Patent No. 8209933Singapore Patent No. 159760 South Africa Patent No. 2010/01651New Zealand Patent No. 583887Other patents pending

Advantages and Applications 2-3

Range of Lockable Dowels 4-5

Performance Data 6

Edge Distance and Spacings 7

Reinforcement Details 8

Dimensions 9

Installation 10

Projects 11

Other Ancon Products 11

Contents

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Eliminate pour strips

Reduce propping times

Reduce formwork

Improve site access

Faster, safer construction

Proven performance

ApplicationsIn most cases, Ancon Lockable Dowels can be used to replace pour strips at temporarymovement joints in post-tensioned concrete frames. Standard Ancon systems are availablefor use at slab joints and retaining / core walls.

By using these dowels we have saved at least four weeks per storey. Thisconstruction method is just more efficient. Wet trades finish sooner on site and the anticipated movement at the joints was achieved without any issues.Ben Ume, Director, Matthew ConsultantsUniversity Campus Suffolk phase 2, Ipswich, UK

PJ Carey chose the lockable dowel system because it offered time and costsavings, accelerating an already fast build programme.Eamonn O’Donnell, Project Manager, PJ Carey (Contractors) LtdEmergency Care Centre, Aberdeen, UK

The Lockable Dowel is a very clean system. If you have encounted pour stripsbefore, the Lockable Dowel is a no-brainer.Mahmoud Farawi, Skanska USA

Slab-to-Slab

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Additional formwork,trip hazard and

restricted access

Slabs proppedfor several weeks

Various site-assembled components

Unreliable performance, additional constructionmaterials used and support corbel or prop required

Improved site accessReduced propping time

Slab-to-Slab

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Restricted access

Slabs proppedfor several weeks

Slab-to-Wall

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�Proven performance

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Minimal formworkImproved site access

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Ancon Lockable Dowel

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Slab-to-Slab Lockable DowelsESDQ-L20The dowel component is manufactured from30mm diameter stainless steel; one endfeatures two fixed overlapping anchor discsand the other has a series of grooves toaccept the Locking Plate. The cylindricalsleeve which accepts the dowel component iscontained within a box-section to allow lateral,longitudinal and some rotational movement.The epoxy resin is poured into the L-shapedvoid former. This product has a designcapacity of up to 71kN. See pages 6-9 for fulltechnical details.

HLDQ-L30The HLDQ-L30 is a high load Lockable Dowelwith a design capacity of up to 136kN. Seepages 6-9 for full technical details.

Range of Lockable DowelsA Lockable Dowel allows initial shrinkage of the concrete to take place and then, after a pre-determined time period (generally 3-4 weeks), is locked inposition with a mechanical plate and a controlled amount of epoxy resin. The range comprises three products; ESDQ-L20, HLDQ-L30 and ESDQ-L20W.

Locking Plate(notches indicateminimum resin depth)

Two-part Epoxy Resin

Sleeve Component featuringvoid former supplied with labelon nailing plate

ESDQ-L20for Slab-to-Slab

HLDQ-L30for Slab-to-Slab

Dowel Component


Example Specification ClauseDelete/Amend blue text as appropriate

<Ancon ESDQ-L20 or Ancon HLDQ-L30> lockable shear load connector comprising dowel,sleeve and locking components to be installed at the temporary movement joint between twoslabs. Product to be positioned at <insert centres>mm horizontal centres at <the centre line ofthe slab or XXXmm from the top of the slab>. The dowel is to be locked in position after<insert time period> using the locking plate and resin supplied. System should be installed inaccordance with Ancon’s instructions and engineer’s drawings.




Dowel Component

HLDQ-L30 Sleeve nailed to formwork

Reinforcement being located aroundESDQ-L20 Sleeves


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ESDQ-L20Wfor Slab-to-Wall

Dowel Component

SKS24 Threaded Anchorsupplied with a nailing plate

Slab-to-Wall Lockable DowelESDQ-L20W The dowel component is manufactured from30mm diameter stainless steel, but is shorterthan the ESDQ-L20 dowel. One end of thedowel is designed to fix into the stainless steelAncon SKS24 Threaded Anchor cast into theface of the concrete and the other endfeatures a series of grooves to accept theLocking Plate. The sleeve component is thesame as used in the ESDQ-L20. See pages6-9 for full technical details.

Epoxy ResinEach dowel is locked after a pre-determinedtime period (generally 3-4 weeks) with a highquality, two-part epoxy resin. The resin ismixed and poured into the L-shaped voidformer. Each dowel requires 1,500g of resin.

Slab-to-Wall Application

Example Specification ClauseDelete/Amend blue text as appropriate

Ancon ESDQ-L20W lockable shear loadconnector comprising dowel, sleeve,threaded anchor and locking componentsto be installed at the temporary movementjoint between slab and wall. Product to bepositioned at <insert centres>mmhorizontal centres at <the centre line of theslab or XXXmm from the top of the slab>.The dowel is to be locked in position after<insert time period> using the lockingplate and resin supplied. System should beinstalled in accordance with Ancon’sinstructions and engineer’s drawings.

Sleeve pushed over dowel component atcore wall

Void formers shown at Slab-to-Wall joint

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Performance Data

ESDQ-L20 ExampleSlab thickness = 240mmMaximum width of joint = 20mmConcrete strength = C30/37Characteristic permanent action (dead load) = 40kN/m γG = 1.35*Characteristic variable action (imposed load) = 50kN/m γQ = 1.5*Design load = 1.35 x 40 + 1.5 x 50 = 129kN/m

Vertical design resistance = 62.2kN (240mm slab 20mm joint)

Therefore centres for vertical load = 62.2 / 129 = 0.482m use 450mm centres

Each dowel will in addition provide a design resistance across the joint of 100kN (for slab towall this is 80kN), therefore the total design resistance in the direction of the dowel = 100 /0.45 = 222kN (for slab to wall 80 / 0.45 = 177kN).

If this is insufficient, the dowel centres can be reduced to a minimum of 1.5 x slab thicknessto increase the design resistance across the joint, in this example it would increase to 100 /0.36 = 277kN (for slab to wall 80 / 0.36 = 222kN).*The partial safety factors of 1.35 (γG) and 1.5 (γQ) are those recommended in EN 1990 Eurocode: Basis forstructural design. For designs to Eurocode 2, please refer to the national annex for the factors to be used in thecountry concerned. For designs to BS8110, γG = 1.4 and γQ = 1.6. Other national standards may requiredifferent safety factors.

Slab Tension along Vertical Design Resistance (kN) for Various Design JointThickness line of dowel Widths (mm) in C30/37 Concrete(mm) (kN) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

160 45 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0

180 65 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0

200 80 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0

220 100 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 52.7

240 100 62.2 62.2 62.2 62.2 60.6 57.8 55.2 52.7

260 and above 100 71.4 69.9 66.6 63.5 60.6 57.8 55.2 52.7

ESDQ-L20 Lockable Dowels (slab-to-slab)


160 45 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0 12.0

180 65 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0

200 80 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0

220 80 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 53.6 52.7

240 80 62.2 62.2 62.2 62.2 60.6 57.8 55.2 52.7

260 and above 80 71.4 69.9 66.6 63.5 60.6 57.8 55.2 52.7

ESDQ-L20W Lockable Dowels (slab-to-wall)


240 and above 100 136.0 136.0 136.0 136.0 136.0 136.0 136.0 121.9

HLDQ-L30 Lockable Dowels (slab-to-slab)

Movement +/-20.5mm

Locked

Joint Filler / Fire ProtectionAncon can provide information on a suitablejoint filler and also recommend fire resistantmaterial which could be used as part of anoverall fire protection system.

Reinforcement Details

Local reinforcement is required around eachAncon Lockable Dowel to guarantee that theforces are transferred between the connectorsand the concrete. See page 8 for full details.


MovementVertical load transferbetween slabs

LockedVertical load transferbetween slabs

Load transferbetween slabs

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ESDQ-L20 Example

Slab thickness = 300mmMaximum width of joint = 20mmConcrete strength = C30/37Design resistance/connector = 63.5kN (based on slabs 260mm and above)Spacing for max. load 300 x 1.5 = 450mmEnd distance for max. load 450 x 0.5 = 225mmDesign resistance/metre = 63.5 / 0.45 = 141.1kN/m

As an ESDQ-L20 can be used in a 220mm slab for a design resistance per connector of upto 53.6kN, the spacing can be based on a 220mm slab. Therefore:

Reduced spacing 220 x 1.5 = 330mmReduced end distance 330 x 0.5 = 165mmDesign resistance/metre 53.6 / 0.33 = 162.4kN/m

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Edge Distance and SpacingsFor connectors working at or near their maximum capacity, the minimumspacing should be 1.5 times the slab thickness. Where the design load of the connector could beused in a thinner slab, a spacing of 1.5 times the thinner slab thickness can be used. The minimumend distance is always 0.5 times the spacing.

ESDQ-L20 Minimum Edge Distance and Spacings

HLDQ-L30 Minimum Edge Distance and Spacings

ESDQ-L20W Minimum Edge Distance and Spacings. h = depth of adjoining slab

0.75h 1.5h

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Reinforcement DetailsLocal reinforcement is required around each Ancon Lockable Dowel to guarantee that the forces are transferred between the connectors and theconcrete. Correct detailing in accordance with appropriate design codes and the recommendations provided here will ensure the dowels attain theirfull capacity. The tables show the main reinforcement required, together with details of reinforcement above and below the connectors. Although onlythe sleeve components are illustrated, the same reinforcement is required around the dowel component.

Threaded AnchorReinforcement around the Ancon Threaded Anchor should be a minimum diameter of12mm, installed at maximum 200mm vertical and horizontal centres.

Options for Main Reinforcement

Lockable Dowel No. of U-bars each sideRef. H12 H14 H16

ESDQ-L20 2 - -

HLDQ-L30 4 3 3

Options for Longitudinal Reinforcement

Lockable Dowel No. of bars top and bottomRef. H12 H14 H16

ESDQ-L20 2 - -

HLDQ-L30 2 2 2Main

reinforcementeach side

Main reinforcementeach side

Longitudinalreinforcement

above


below


above


below


above


below

Mainreinforcement

each side


above


below

ESDQ-L20

HLDQ-L30

SKS24 Threaded Anchor, part of ESDQ-L20W

HLDQ-L30

ESDQ-L20

Main reinforcementeach side


DimensionsESDQ-L20 ComponentsDowel Component Sleeve Component

HLDQ-L30 ComponentsDowel Component Sleeve Component

ESDQ-L20W ComponentsSKS24 Threaded Anchor Dowel Component

170mm

240mm110mm

31mm InternalDiameter

115mm161mm 12mm12mm

140mm 140mm

Max. +/-20.5mmlateral movement


280mm

170mm

170mm

240mm

31mm internaldiameter

31mm internaldiameter

91mm

M30x3.5mm

40mm

150mm

100mm

110mm


100mm

Sleeve Component

30mm

270mm

103mm

HLDQ-L30 Sleeve Component

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435mm

30mm

30mm

270mm475mm

InstallationSlab-to-SlabAlthough installation is shown for the ESDQ-L20, the procedure is the same for the HLDQ-L30.

Slab-to-Wall

Notes: Where deep concrete pours are proposed, the installation will require further consideration.More robust fixing of the sleeve and dowel components will be necessary, to avoid displacementduring casting of the concrete.

Nail the sleeve to the formwork either central inthe slab or for slab depths over 300mm so thetop of the void former is level with the top of theslab. Do not remove the label over the nailingplate as this prevents ingress of concrete intothe sleeve. Fix the local reinforcement, asspecified on engineer’s drawings.

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Pour the concrete, and when of sufficientstrength, strike the formwork. Puncture thelabel to reveal the cylindrical sleeve only andinsert the dowel until it is approximately 20mmfrom the back of the void former.

Mix the two-part epoxy resin and pour into thevoid former. It is essential the resin flows alongthe stainless steel box section towards thejoint and reaches the notches on the lockingplate, which indicate minimum resin depth.

Joint must be filled before resin is installed.

After a predetermined time period (generally 3-4 weeks), when movement between the slabshas stabilised and the joint between the slabshas been filled, the dowel is ready to belocked.

Fit the Locking Plate on a groove in the centreof the void former. The fan-shaped LockingPlate allows the dowel to be locked in anyposition.

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After 24 hours the void former can be filledwith cementitious material, level with the top ofthe slab, to complete the installation.

The locked dowel continues to transfer verticalload between the slabs, but movement can nolonger take place.

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Fix the local reinforcement around the dowelcomponent and pour the concrete.

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Nail the threaded anchor to the formwork sothe dowel will be central in the adjoining slabor within 150mm of the top of slabs over300mm. Fix the local reinforcement asspecified on engineer’s drawings and cast theconcrete.

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When concrete reaches sufficient strength,strike the formwork and remove nailing plate.Screw the dowel into the anchor.

Puncture the label of the sleeve to reveal thecylindrical sleeve only. Push the sleeve over thedowel until it is flush with the concrete. Tiesleeve to reinforcement and pour concrete.

See Steps 4 to 6 above to completeinstallation.

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Project References

200 Lockable dowels were installed on theJames Hehir Building (University CampusSuffolk phase 2) in Ipswich, UK

‘Highly Commended’ in the 2010CONSTRUCT award for innovation and bestpractice for its use of the Lockable Dowel.

5,000 Lockable dowels were installed onthe Royal Children’s Hospital inMelbourne, Australia

500 Lockable dowels were installed on theEmergency Care Centre in Aberdeen, UK

Other Ancon ProductsDSD/Q Shear Load ConnectorsAncon DSD and DSDQ double-dowelconnectors are used to transfer shear acrossmovement joints in suspended concrete slabs.They are more effective at transferring loadand allowing movement than standard singledowels and can be used to eliminate doublecolumns at structural movement joints inbuildings. The Q version features a rectangularbox section to allow lateral and some rotationalmovement.

Plate Dowel SystemsAncon MultiJoint is a plate dowel system foruse in ground bearing concrete floor slabs. It isan all-in-one solution to load transfer, concretecontraction, armoured edge protection andformwork. Individual plate dowels are alsoavailable.

Punching Shear ReinforcementAncon Shearfix is used within a slab to provideadditional reinforcement from punching sheararound columns. The system consists ofdouble-headed steel studs welded to flat railsand is designed to suit the load conditions andslab depth at each column using freecalculation software from Ancon.

Reinforcing Bar CouplersThe use of reinforcing bar couplers canprovide significant advantages over lappedjoints. Design and construction of the concretecan be simplified and the amount ofreinforcement can be reduced. The Anconrange includes parallel-threaded, tapered-threaded and mechanically-bolted couplers.

Reinforcing Continuity SystemsAncon Eazistrip is approved by UK CARESand consists of bent bars housed in agalvanised steel casing. Once installed, theprotective cover is removed and the barsstraightened ready for joining. As analternative, Ancon Starter Bars are rebarlengths supplied fixed to an Ancon couplerwhich can be cast into the face of theconcrete.

Insulated Balcony ConnectionsAncon Isolan connectors join external concretebalconies to internal concrete floor slabs.Used to minimise cold bridging, they providecontinuity to the thermal insulation. Standardsystems, comprising rigid CFC-freepolystyrene insulation and duplex stainlesssteel shear reinforcement, suit most depths ofcantilevered and simply supported balconies.Conventional reinforcing bars are used toprovide the tension and compressionreinforcement.

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© Ancon Building Products 2013

The construction applications and details provided in this literature are indicative only. In every case, project workingdetails should be entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

Whilst every care has been exercised in the preparation of this document to ensure that any advice, recommendations orinformation is accurate, no liability or responsibility of any kind is accepted in respect of Ancon Building Products.

With a policy of continuous product development Ancon Building Products reserves the right to modify product designand specification without due notice.

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