Shear transfer between precast prestressed bridge beams and in-situ concrete crosshead in continuous structures [PDF]
A detailed investigation was made to study the shear transfer between precast prestressed beams and in-situ concrete in a relatively new method of construction of continuous bridge decks where the ends of precast beams are connected to an integral in ...
Mirtalaie, K, Mirtalaie, Kamal
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Dowel Bar Optimization: Phases I and II, October 2001 [PDF]
America’s roadways are in serious need of repair. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), one-third of the nation’s roads are in poor or mediocre condition (1).
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Investigation and compare the tensile strength of hardwood dowel joints, made by glue and welding [PDF]
The insertion of dowels into solid wood for furniture has been used for centuries. Recently, this simple technology has been upgraded. The objective of the research was to evaluate and compare the tensile strength of the joints made of wood dowel through
PANTEA OMRANI, Reza Eisapor
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Field Evaluation of Elliptical Fiber Reinforced Polymer Dowel Performance, June 2003 [PDF]
Fiber composite materials (FRP) are making an entry into the construction market in both buildings and pavements. The application to pavements comes in the form of joint reinforcement (dowels and tie bars) to date.
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Assessment of Dowel Bar Research;HR-1080, August 2002 [PDF]
This report presents the latest technological gaps in dowel bar research based upon completed and ongoing dowel bar research from across the nation.
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Lateral holding strength of wooden dowel, screw and ready-to-assemble joints (RTA joints) constructed of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) [PDF]
In the present study the strength of different kinds of wooden dowels, screws, and ready-to-assemble joints (RTA joints) used in medium density fiberboards (MDF) were assessed and compared for their lateral shear strength. The T-form specimens (20 cm × 8
mohammad ghofrani, Habib Nori
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Laboratory Study of Structural Behavior of Alternative Dowel Bars;TR-510, April 2006 [PDF]
Load transfer across transverse joints has always been a factor contributing to the useful life of concrete pavements. For many years, round steel dowels have been the conventional load transfer mechanism.
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Field Evaluation of Elliptical Fiber Reinforced Polymer Dowel Performance, June 2005 [PDF]
Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials are making an entry into the construction market in both buildings and pavements. The application to pavements so far has come in the form of joint reinforcement (dowels and tie bars).
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Effect of decay on shear performance of dowel-type timber joints [PDF]
Monotonic and reversed cyclic loading tests were conducted on dowel-type timber joints with varying degrees of wood decay due to Fomitopsis palustris (Berk.
Sasaki, Takanobu +3 more
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Properties of double dowel joints constructed of medium density fiberboard [PDF]
The objective of this study is to determine optimum parameters for double dowels in medium density fiberboard components, and the maximum value of the strength of joints loaded in tension and compression bending.
Chen, Ming, Lyu, Jianhua
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