Re: Alternate Cold Joint Location

I will go with A. It is easier to form.

Alt. B may require a water stop at the joint. The L-shaped bar may cause problem in proper forming.

Rajendran

Bill Allen <T.W.Allen@cox.net> wrote:

Dear colleagues,

 

A contractor has requested an alternate cold joint location. In the sketch found in the link below:

 

http://www.allendesigns.com/projects/20603/20603AlternateColdJoint.gif

 

Alternate A is the method shown on the approved plans.

 

Alternate B is what the contractor wants to do.

 

The dowels match the slab bars.

 

Should I have a concern about the request?

 

Regards,

 

T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.

ALLEN DESIGNS

Consulting Structural Engineers
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