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Description
Concrete slab dowel bars are used to
transfer the load from one slab to an-
other whilst permitting axial thermal ex-
pansion along the axis of the dowel. superior Pitting Corrosion and Chloride
Austenitic stainless steel dowel bars are resistance. See the Cogne technical
generally produced from plain round bulletin “ Stainless steel reinforcement
material. They provide a durable, for concrete structures” this provides
corrosion resisting solution to connec- references for the most appropriate
tions in concrete or other structural ap- selection of steel grade for any
plications. Available in a range of sizes, particular application.
material grades and strengths, there is a BS10088 Grade BS970 Grade
suitable dowel bar for most require-
ments. 1.4301 304S31
BS 6744 round bar is supplied in the
standard diameters and in the grades 1.4401 316S31
shown in the table below.
*1.4436 316S33
Ultimate tensile
BS 6744 Strength 02% proof
grade n/mm2
Stress *1.4307 304L (AISI)
n/mm2
318S13
200 200 220 *1.4462
Duplex
500 500 550 *Please check availability before ordering.
650 650 715
Specification Options
Please check availability of 650 grade Dowel bar ends are typically sawn and
bar before purchase. therefore clean of burrs. If this is not a
requirement, then the more economic
Bar grade selection sheared ends may be supplied, this
Generally the grade 1.4301 is selected should be clearly indicated at order
for the non marine and areas away from stage.
high chloride concentration. For road
bridge expansion joints and similar
applications we would suggest that
1.4401 or 1.4436 is used; with their