Salt building construction joint filler
Salt building construction joint filler
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Hello. I am designing the foundation and walls for a small salt storage shed. Any suggestions for a brine resistant filler for the slab joints? Construction joints in this case, not control joints. I am also specifying stainless steel dowels for load transfer. I was thinking of epoxy coated dowels but if anyone has real life experience as to how these hold up against corrosion I would like to hear your opinion.
Thanks, Engingguy
Thanks, Engingguy





RE: Salt building construction joint filler
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The joint filler is to help contain the brine. Neoprene joint filler perhaps?
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If you do need to seal the joint, a major supplier of concrete joint products is W. R. Meadows Company. Their technical support reps can probably suggest a suitable product.
See this article in the current (June 2016) issue of Structure Magazine for a discussion of the pros and cons corrosion resistance rebar: Steel Rebar Coating For Concrete Structures
If you decide to go with stainless, 316 or 316L are more resistant to chlorides than other commonly available types.
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This shed will be near to a stream and I am taking an extra step or two to control seepage of contaminated water. Of course, all that salt will be spread on the roads nearbY anyway.....
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This is a good forum. Thanks.
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All joints probably require routing out to constant width and then blown clean so no dirt is in the way.
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