1. a joint between
slabs that results
when concrete
placed at
different times can be further
broken down
Longitudinal construction
joints also allow slab
warping without
appreciable separation or
into transverse
Transverse
and longitudinal
Construction Joints
cracking of the slabs. Construction joints
should be planned so
they coincide with
contraction joint
spacing to eliminate
Longitudinal &
construction
joints Workers
manually insert
dowel bars into
the construction
joint at the end
of the work day.
extra joints.
CONSTRUCTION JOINT