Sawn Free Movement Joint
Summary
Sawn Free Movement Joint - Debonded dowels on cages are placed in position prior to casting so that once the slab is cast cuts can be sawn into the slab to form a joint.
Technical Information
As the dowel is debonded on one side of the joint there is no restraint to movement. These joints rely on the saw cut being placed in the correct position after casting. Once the concrete is in place they are not visible.
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