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Lockable Dowels andLocking Pins for Temporary Movement Joints

CI/SfB (29) Et6

April 2015 (Version 2)

A cleaner, safer, faster alternative to Pour Strip s

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Lockable Dowels and Locking Pins

The ‘Lockable’ RangeLockable Dowels and Locking Pins are unique,patented products. They were developed byAncon for use at temporary movement joints,most commonly found in post-tensionedconcrete frames. They allow initial shrinkage ofthe concrete to take place and are then lockedin position, by mechanical and chemicalmeans, to prevent further movement takingplace.

They also provide many advantages over thesite-assembled arrangement of carbon steelreinforcing bar, galvanised or plastic ducting,vent tubes and a non-specific grout, which issometimes used by contractors.

Lockable Dowels transfer shear load in boththeir locked and unlocked state which reducesslab propping times and accelerates the rateof construction.

Locking Pins are ideal for applications wherethere is little or no shear load.

When used together, or in combination withother shear load connectors from the Anconrange, these unique ‘lockable’ productsprovide a cost-effective and practical fixingsolution. Contact Ancon with your projectdetails.

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

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

2 Tel: 1300 304 320 www.ancon.com.au

Ancon Lockable DowelContents

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Eliminate pour strips

Reduce propping times

Reduce formwork

Improve site access

Faster, safer construction

Proven performance

Simple installation

Guaranteed alignment allowsmovement

Allow inspection before locking

Ancon Locking Pin

Australia Patent No. 2008294503New Zealand Patent No. 583887US Patent No. 8209933Singapore Patent No. 159760 South Africa Patent No. 2010/01651Other patents pending

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.

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 load

The performance of site assembledsystems can be unreliable

The ‘Lockable’ Range 2

Advantages & Applications 2-3

Range of Lockable Dowels & Locking Pins 4-6

Typical Combined Applications 7

Performance Data, Spacings,Reinforcement Details & Dimensions 8-12

Installation Procedures 13-14

Projects 15

Other Ancon Products 15

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can 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 8 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.

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ApplicationsIn most cases, Ancon Lockable Dowels can be used to replace pourstrips at temporary movement joints in post-tensioned concreteframes. Standard Ancon systems are available for use at slab jointsand retaining / core walls.

Slab-to-Slab

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Additional formwork,trip hazard and

restricted access

Slabs proppedfor several weeks

Various site-assembled components

Unreliable performanceBlind installation

Improved site accessReduced propping time

Slab-to-Slab

7Pour strip in slab

Restricted access

Slabs proppedfor several weeks

Slab-to-Wall

7Pour strip at wall-to-slab junction Ancon Lockable Dowel

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3

3Proven performance

Controlled installation

Minimal formworkImproved site access

Reduced propping time

Ancon Locking Pin

3Ancon Lockable Dowel

The consulting design engineer wanted a one metre widepour strip to be left open for 90 days which wasn’tacceptable to Hansen Yuncken. Using the Lockable Dowelsystem from Ancon allowed earlier formwork stripping andwork to continue with our services, thereby reducing overallconstruction time.Brent Courtney, Senior Site Manager, Hansen Yuncken QLD

The Lockable Dowel is a very clean system. If you haveencountered pour strips before, the Lockable Dowel is a no-brainer.Mahmoud Farawi, Skanska USA

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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 8-11 for fulltechnical details.

HLDQ-L30The HLDQ-L30 is a high load Lockable Dowelwith a design capacity of up to 136kN. Seepages 8-11 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

Lockable Dowels and Locking Pins

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.

Locking Plate(notches indicateminimum resin depth)

Two-part Epoxy Resin

Sleeve Component featuringvoid former supplied with labelon nailing plate

Dowel Component

HLDQ-L30 Sleeve nailed to formwork

Reinforcement being located aroundESDQ-L20 Sleeves

4 Tel: 1300 304 320 www.ancon.com.au

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Locking Plate(notches indicateminimum resin depth)

Two-part Epoxy Resin

Sleeve Component featuringvoid former supplied with labelon nailing plate

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 pages8-11 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.Users are required to take note of storageconditions and mixing instructions given onthe packaging.

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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Lockable Dowels and Locking Pins

Slab-to-Slab Locking PinALP19The pin component is manufactured from500MPa coil bar which comprises a constantrolled thread. One end of the pin features a hotforged head which increases its resistance totensile forces; the size of this head complieswith the AUS/NZ standard for headedreinforcement. The other end of the pinfeatures a notch to accept the Ancon lockingplate.

When installed in the heavy duty injectionmoulded sleeve, the pin component issuspended in a tube; a locating bush andpinch points cradle the bar to ensure evendistribution of the grout. The sleeve allowslateral and some rotational movement of thepin, in addition to longitudinal movement, priorto locking. The sleeve is ribbed on the outsidefor increased bond with the concrete andfeatures indentations on the inside to maximisegrout bond. The sleeve features the standardAncon void former. A blue lid allows easyidentification on site, differentiating it from aLockable Dowel in a cast slab.

Slab-to-Wall Locking PinALP19WFor walls, the pin component is manufacturedfrom 500MPa coil bar like in the slab-to-slabsystem but is shorter in length. One end of thepin screws directly into a threaded anchor(product ref. ALP19TA) that is cast into theface of the concrete wall and the other endfeatures a notch to accept the proprietaryLocking Plate. The sleeve component is thesame as used in the standard slab-to-slab ALPsystem.

Range of Locking PinsA Locking Pin 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 Ancon high strength, cementitious, non-shrink grout. The range comprises the ALP19 forslab-to-slab applications and the ALP19W for slab-to-wall applications.

ALP19for Slab-to-Slab

Locking Plate

ALP19Wfor Slab-to-Wall

Sleeve Component

Locking Plate

Sleeve Component

Pin Component

Threaded Anchor

Pin Component

High Strength GroutIn combination with the mechanical lockingplate, the Pin is locked with Ancon highstrength, cementitious, non-shrink grout.Ancon recommends the grout is mixed to aflowable consistency which, at a normalcuring temperature (20˚C), achieves acompressive strength of 20MPa in 24 hoursand 75MPa in 28 days. Users should refer tostorage and mixing instructions supplied withthe product.

6 Tel: 1300 304 320 www.ancon.com.au

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Typical Combined ApplicationsESDQ-L20 Lockable Dowels and High LoadHLDQ-L30 Lockable Dowels, in combinationwith ALP Locking Pins, provide a cost-effectivesolution at slab/band beams locations.

When used in combination, Lockable Dowelsand Locking Pins provide a cost-effectivealternative to pour strips

Slab and band beam typical configuration

Typical temporary movement jointconfiguration

1m

ALP19

for Slab-to-Slab

Band Beam Lockable Dowel

HLDQ-L30

Band Beam

Slab

Locking PinALP19

Lockable DowelESDQ-L20

Lockable DowelHLDQ-L30

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Lockable Dowels and Locking Pins

Reinforcement Details

Local reinforcement is required around eachAncon Lockable Dowel to guarantee that theforces are transferred between the connectorsand the concrete. See page 10 for full details.

8 Tel: 1300 304 320 www.ancon.com.au

Lockable Dowel Design Strengths

MovementVertical load transferbetween slabs

LockedVertical load transferbetween slabs

Load transferbetween slabs

ESDQ-L20 ExampleSlab thickness = 240mmJoint width = 20mmConcrete strength = 32MPaCharacteristic permanent action (dead load) = 45kN/m G = 1.2Characteristic variable action (imposed load) = 50kN/m Q = 1.5Design load = 1.2 x 45 + 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 capacity across the joint, in this example it would increase to 100 /0.36 = 277kN (for slab to wall 80 / 0.36 = 222kN).

Slab Tension along Vertical Design Resistance (kN) at Various Design Joint Widths (mm)Thickness line of dowel in 32MPa 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)

Slab Tension along Vertical Design Resistance (kN) at Various Design Joint Widths (mm)Thickness line of dowel in 32MPa 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 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)

Slab Tension along Vertical Design Resistance (kN) at Various Design Joint Widths (mm)Thickness line of dowel in 32MPa Concrete(mm) (kN) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

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 Protection

Ancon can provide information on a suitablejoint filler and also recommend fire resistantmaterial which could be used as part of anoverall fire protection system.

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ESDQ-L20 Example

Slab thickness = 300mmMaximum width of joint = 20mmConcrete strength = 32MPaDesign 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

240mmmin.

180 min. 360 min.

h

min. 0.75h min. 1.5h

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 aminimum diameter of 12mm, installed at maximum 200mmvertical and horizontal centres.

Options for Main ReinforcementLockable Dowel No. of U-bars each sideRef. N12 N16

ESDQ-L20 2 -

HLDQ-L30 4 3

ALP19 1* -

Options for Longitudinal ReinforcementLockable Dowel No. of bars top and bottomRef. N12 N16

ESDQ-L20 2 -

HLDQ-L30 2 2

ALP19 3 2

Main reinforcementeach side

Main reinforcementeach side

Longitudinalreinforcement

above

Longitudinalreinforcement

below

Longitudinalreinforcement

above

Longitudinalreinforcement

below

Longitudinalreinforcement

above

Longitudinalreinforcement

below

Longitudinalreinforcement

above

Longitudinalreinforcement

below

Main reinforcement each side

Longitudinalreinforcement above

Longitudinalreinforcement below

ESDQ-L20

HLDQ-L30

SKS24 Threaded Anchor, part of ESDQ-L20W

HLDQ-L30

ALP19

ESDQ-L20

Main reinforcementeach side

Longitudinal reinforcement above

Longitudinal reinforcement below

Main reinforcementeach side

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Main reinforcementeach side

* L and J bars can be lieu of U-bar for the ALP19

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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

Max. +/-20.5mmlateral movement

280mm

170mm

170mm

240mm

31mm internaldiameter

31mm internaldiameter

91mm

M30x3.5mm

40mm

150mm

100mm

110mm

Max. +/-20.5mmlateral movement

100mm

Sleeve Component

30mm

270mm

103mm

HLDQ-L30 Sleeve Component

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435mm

30mm

30mm

270mm475mm

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Lockable Dowels and Locking Pins

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Locking Pin Performance & DimensionsLocking Pins are ideal for use in applications where tension loads are high but there is little or noshear load or where the shear load is accommodated elsewhere for example either by a supportcorbel, double column or an alternate Ancon shear load connector.

The Ancon Locking Pin offers many advantages over the site-assembled arrangement of carbonsteel reinforcing bar, PT ducting, vent tubes and a non-specific grout, which is sometimes used byconcrete contractors. Locking Pins are a reliable engineered solution that offers ease of installationand proven performance.

Independent TestingTested at the Centre for AdvancedStructural Engineering at the University ofSydney.

The 19mm diameter pin componentexceeds the tensile resistance of a standard16mm reinforcing bar. It offers the addedbenefit of forming an independently verified,easy-to-install Ancon system.

Product Design*Ref. ResistanceALP19 80kN

ALP19W 80kN

*min.180mm slab, min. 32MPa concrete

Dimensions

Pin Component Sleeve Component

Pin Component Sleeve Component

External Net Cross Product Stud Head Pin Sectional Pin Sleeve Sleeve Pin Lateral Ref. Diameter D Diameter PD Area of pin Length PL Length SL Height SH Nailplate MovementALP19 50mm 19mm 201mm2 1000mm 510mm 170mm 180 x 80mm +/-20mm

External Net Cross Product Anchor Pin Sectional Pin Sleeve Sleeve Pin Lateral Ref. Length L Diameter PD Area of pin Length PL Length SL Height SH Nailplate MovementALP19W 150mm 19mm 215mm2 543mm 506mm 170mm 180x80mm +/-20mm

L

PD

PL SL

SH

PD

D

PL SL

SH

Threaded AnchorALP19TA

Threaded Anchor installedby UC Nailing Plate

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Installation: Lockable DowelsSlab-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.

1 2

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.

1 2

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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Installation: Locking PinLocking Pins provide many advantages over a site-assembled arrangement of carbon steel reinforcing bar, PT ducting, vent tubes and a non-specificgrout, including ease of installation and proven performance.

Slab-to-Wall

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 ofthe slab. Do not remove the label over thenailing plate as this prevents ingress ofconcrete into the sleeve. Fix the localreinforcement.

1 2

Pour the concrete, and when of sufficientstrength, strike the formwork. Puncture thelabel to reveal the cylindrical sleeve only andinsert the pin until it is approximately 10mmfrom the back of the void former.

Mix the grout using a mechanical mixer (referto separate installation instructions on groutpackaging) and pour into the void former,ensuring it flows along the box section towardsthe joint, until level with the top of the slab.Joint must be filled before grout is installed.

After a predetermined time period (generally90-120 days) when movement between theslabs has stabilised and the joint between theslabs has been filled, the pin is ready to belocked. Fit the Locking Plate on the groove atthe end of the pin in the void former. The fan-shaped Locking Plate allows the pin to belocked in any position.

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After 24 hours, check the void former is fullyfilled level with the top of the slab, top up withmore of the cementitious grout material ifrequired, to complete the installation.

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Fix the local reinforcement. Tie the pin to thelocal reinforcement for additional support andpour the concrete.

3

Nail the Anchor to the formwork so the pin willbe central in the adjoining slab or within150mm of the top of slabs over 300mm. Fixthe local reinforcement as specified onengineer’s drawings and cast the concrete.

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

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

See Steps 4 to 6 above to completeinstallation.

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Lockable Dowels and Locking Pins

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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 BT parallel-threaded and MBTmechanically-bolted couplers.

Reinforcement Continuity SystemsReinforcement Continuity Systems are anincreasingly popular means of maintainingcontinuity of reinforcement at construction jointsin concrete. The Ancon Keybox systemeliminates the need to drill shuttering and cansimplify formwork design, thereby acceleratingthe construction process. It is available in bothstandard units and special configurations.Ancon KSN Anchors eliminate the need for o n-site bar straightening and are available asstandard to accept 12mm, 16mm and 20mmdiameter rebar. The system is also available witha re-useable rebate former.

Stainless Steel ReinforcementAncon supplies stainless steel plain and ribbedbar in a variety of grades, including high proofstrength material, direct from stock. Bardiameters range from 6mm to 50mm and canbe cut to length, bent and threaded to suit anyapplication. Stainless steel BT couplers arealso available to suit bars from 12mmdiameter.

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Project References

5,000 Lockable dowels were installed onthe Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne,VIC

2,500 Lockable dowels were installed onthe Supreme & District Court, Brisbane,QLD

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

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