Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
(OP)
Looking to see if anyone has experience with the use of flat plate "baskets" (i.e. PD Basket) as a substitute for smooth dowels at heavy slab construction / control joints.
If so, please share your experiences and knowledge of the method and products.
If so, please share your experiences and knowledge of the method and products.






RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
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RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
http://www.pna-inc.com/products/pd3_basket/
RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
This all depends on what you call a heavy slab, to me a heavy slab is dealing with crane type forklifts ect, so we would use large square dowels in baskets for this application.
The plate dowels in baskets are good for medium loaded slabs, give you some benefits in relation to movement longitudinally and transversely at the joints.
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while you realize that they like it
RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
The PNA baskets went through a design change about two years ago, and since then we have had few problems with the installation. The previuos design incorpoted the use of plastic sleeves that would provide a limited tolerence in relationship to the saw cut joint.
The new baskets use a tapered section, thus providing a larger tolerence in placement.
No matter what manufacturer is used, I reccomend that the baskets be pinned in place to prevent movement during the concrete placement. If you are using a vapor barrier, the pins may not be an option, and you will have to rely on the general contractor taking care to make sure that they do not move.
RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?
Where are you in Ohio?
RE: Slab Joint Plate Baskets?