Double Bar Plate Dowels
for Saw-Cut Contraction Joints
Designed to Deliver More Serviceable Slabs
Superior Engineering for Optimal Joint Performance
Concrete slabs-on-ground must be able to withstand the
repetitious, concentrated loads and abrasion of wheeled traffic
at the weakest point—the joints. The “W” Basket assembly
used in the “strategic reinforcement” design helps you reliably
deliver a serviceable slab in a competitive environment.
Utilizing McTech’s unique Single wire, double bar plate and
compressible center geometry and a factory applied
debonding agent,
the “W” basket assembly helps you:
• Collect your retainage
• Reduce your call backs and save labor
• Optimize the amount of steel in a project
• Limit your liability
• Deliver cost-effective slabs-on-ground
• Limits differential deflection across joints to minimize
joint spalling
• Allows the slab to move horizontally in both directions
• Minimizes restraint due to horizontal shrinkage
• Provides an increased bearing area at the joints, reducing
bearing stresses
• Is a more efficient use of steel when used in the “strategic
reinforcement” design
• Provides an eight- or four-inch saw-cut construction
tolerance
• Single wire design strong and efficient.
• Double bars with compressible center.
• Provides immediate vertical load transfer with a thinly and
evenly factory-applied debonding agent
With the unique “W” basket shape of the dowel support frame,
EZbasket W will have a greatly reduced carbon footprint as
compared to many other dowel baskets currently on the
market… EZbasket W… the most sustainable basket.
Performance Based Dowel Design
Fast, Simple Installation
• Requires fewer man hours for installation than
conventional methods
• Easy to handle—can be carried and installed by one person
during concrete placement
• Allows for sub-grade leveling after installation to prevent
rutting, restraint and cracking
• Construction tolerances allow for misalignment without
causing restraint in the panels
• Eliminates obstacles for the laser screed
• Fully welded assemblies, offering stable dowel support
during installation
• Unique shape allows more baskets per truckload
• Bundled and shipped on skids, for easy handling
• Shipping wires do not have to be cut during placement*
• Custom and stock baskets are available through our
national distribution network
In areas subjected to wheeled traffic, heavy loads
or both, joints with dowels are recommended.
— ACI 360R-06
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Double Bar Plate Dowels
for Saw-Cut Contraction Joints
“W” EZbasket™ Specification
• All EZbasket™ products will be supplied by McTech Group Inc. 1-866-913-8363.
• Plate Dowels will be cut from hot rolled plate per ASTM A36 to within 0.010" of specified length.
• Side frame supports will be fabricated from 1/4” diameter cold drawn wire per ASTM A108 grade
1010-1020.
• Plate Dowels will be welded (on one end only) into the side frames, with the welds alternating along the
length of the assembly.
• Specially designed elastomer with compressible material will be fitted between the Plate Dowels and
should extend to within plus or minus 0.1875" of 2/3 the bar length.
• Eight gauge wires will be welded across the side frames at approximately 3’ o/c to keep the assembly
stable during shipping and installation or as needed.
• The finished assembly will hold the Plate Dowels to within plus or minus 1/8" of the required slab
placement depth.
• The assemblies will be manufactured so that they stack on top of each other for transportation and
remain stable under concrete placement.
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Dowel Baskets - Application
Load Capacities
Load capacities based upon the ACI 1956 Highway Dowel Design Report.
Load capacities were obtained by calculations prepared by TKF Engineering.
TKF calculations were reviewed and approved by CES, Inc.
Load table for 2”wide by 12” long dowels, thickness varies, 36ksi steel.
Point loads for approximately 3’ x 3’ area. Soil sub modulus (k)=200
Axle load based upon 24” and 36” spacing between wheels.
Dowels spacings of 24” and 18”
Dowel Groups Maximum Load per Axle (lbs)
Dowel plate spacing / load spacing
Maximum
Single Point
Load
Slab thickness
Dowel thickness
(in)
18 / 24
24 / 24
18 / 36
24 / 36
4”
0.2500
0.3125
0.3750
2766
3236
3678
7634
8378
9980
5634
6592
7492
9136
10689
12148
7294
8534
9698
5”
0.2500
0.3125
0.3750
2766
3236
3678
7164
8382
9525
5532
6472
7355
7634
8982
10151
8220
9618
10931
6”
0.2500
0.3125
0.3750
2766
3236
3678
8801
10297
11703
6638
7767
8827
10502
12882
13967
7952
9304
11033
7”
0.2500
0.3125
0.3750
0.5000
2766
3236
3678
4497
9078
10621
12070
14760
7349
8599
9772
11949
9415
11016
12519
15309
8818
10317
11725
14337
8”
0.3785
0.5000
0.7500
3678
4497
5963
12240
15187
20137
10301
13042
16702
12949
15835
20996
12328
15075
19988
10”
0.3785
0.5000
0.7500
3678
4497
5963
14332
17526
23238
11390
13928
18467
16363
20009
26529
12045
14729
19529
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Dowel Baskets - Application
Load Capacities
Load capacities based upon the ACI 1956 Highway Dowel Design Report.
Load capacities were obtained by calculations prepared by TKF Engineering.
TKF calculations were reviewed and approved by CES, Inc.
Load table for 2”wide by 12” long dowels, thickness varies, 36ksi steel.
Point loads for approximately 3’ x 3’ area. Soil sub modulus (k)=200
Axle load based upon 24” and 36” spacing between wheels.
Dowels spacings of 24” and 18”
1-866-913-8363
Superior Products for the Concrete Flooring Industry www.McTechGroup.com
Dowel Baskets - Application
Load Capacities
Load capacities based upon the ACI 1956 Highway Dowel Design Report.
Load capacities were obtained by calculations prepared by TKF Engineering.
TKF calculations were reviewed and approved by CES, Inc.
Load table for 2”wide by 12” long dowels, thickness varies, 36ksi steel.
Point loads for approximately 3’ x 3’ area. Soil sub modulus (k)=200
Axle load based upon 24” and 36” spacing between wheels.
Dowels spacings of 24” and 18”
1-866-913-8363
Superior Products for the Concrete Flooring Industry www.McTechGroup.com
Dowel Baskets - Application
Load Capacities
Load capacities based upon the ACI 1956 Highway Dowel Design Report.
Load capacities were obtained by calculations prepared by TKF Engineering.
TKF calculations were reviewed and approved by CES, Inc.
Load table for 2”wide by 12” long dowels, thickness varies, 36ksi steel.
Point loads for approximately 3’ x 3’ area. Soil sub modulus (k)=200
Axle load based upon 24” and 36” spacing between wheels.
Dowels spacings of 24” and 18”
1-866-913-8363
Superior Products for the Concrete Flooring Industry www.McTechGroup.com
Dowel Baskets – ACI 360
1-866-913-8363
Superior Products for the Concrete Flooring Industry www.McTechGroup.com