{"product_id":"1-2-x-18-smooth-concrete-dowel-bar","title":"1\/2\" x 18\" Smooth Concrete Dowel Bar - Saw Cut Ends - Plain Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eImprove The Performance \u0026amp; Durability of Your Concrete Structures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" x\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e18\" smooth concrete dowel bars\u003c\/strong\u003e are made of plain grade 60 steel to prevent cracking and joint faulting in your concrete structures. These bars effectively transfer loads between adjacent concrete slabs and keep joint alignment intact, while allowing the concrete to expand \u0026amp; contract with temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandbaggy\u003cstrong\u003e construction grade steel dowels for concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e are ideal for a range of concrete projects, such as pavements, bridges, buildings, foundations, and retaining walls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandbaggy carries a variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Concrete Forming Supplies\" href=\"https:\/\/sandbaggy.com\/collections\/concrete-forming-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econcrete forming supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2ai3346BSwM?si=xlZz1yB35XLzEdCR\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plain Steel (Grade 60)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.51 kg \/ 1.125 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnds\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saw Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTM A36 Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACI 302.1 R-04 3.2.7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSave More With Sandbaggy!\u003c\/strong\u003e Available at bulk quantity discounts and at low wholesale prices, you'll save big with Sandbaggy 18 inch dowel bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made from plain grade 60 steel with saw cut ends, our \u003cstrong\u003esmooth dowels for concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e are great for contractors and can be used for a variety of industrial applications (ASTM A36 Steel)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffectively Transfer Loads Between Adjacent Concrete Slabs: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrevents cracking and joint faulting, this is particularly important in concrete pavements, which are subject to heavy traffic loads. The saw cut ends provide better bond between the dowel and the concrete\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintains Joint Alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prevents concrete slabs from moving independently. This helps to ensure that the joints remain aligned, even as the concrete slabs expand and contract due to temperature changes and traffic loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent Cracks \u003c\/strong\u003efrom forming at joints in concrete slabs for improved durability and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllows Concrete Slabs to Expand and Contract Independently\u003c\/strong\u003e of each other, while still transferring load between the slabs, thus reducing the chances of cracking and joint faulting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For A Variety Of Concrete Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: P\u003cspan\u003eavements, bridges, buildings, foundations, and retaining walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConcrete Forming Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom snap ties and wedges to stakes, spreader cleats, rebar accessories, and dowel sleeves, bases, and dowel bars—these forming supplies keep formwork stable, supported, and jobsite-ready. 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