Cfda Shear Dowels

SHEAR DOWELS
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CONTENTS
Description and Denomination 10 - 03
Routine Applications and choice 10 - 05

of Expansion System
Sizing Principles 10 - 08
Placement Principles 10 - 04
Technical Characteristics 10 - 16
Load Nomographs 10 - 17
SHEAR DOWELS
els are structural components used to take out shear and in some cases bracing forces
ansion joints while allowing the expansion movements of the structures. Vru
DESCRIPTION AND DENOMINATION
bars having a circular cross-section, made of stainless or hot-dipped galvanized steel.
Dirax dowels
s are associated are structural
with sliding sleeves components
that can be used
madetooftake out shear
stainless andhot-dipped
steel, in some cases bracing forces across
expansion joints while allowing the expansion movements in the structures.
steel, synthetic materials, or plastic (polyethylene or PVC). The sleeves have a
They
cross-section are bars
when theywith a circular
allow cross-section,
only axial movement made of stainless
of the or hot-dipped
dowel and galvanized steel. These bars are
a rectangular
associated with sliding sleeves that can be made of stainless steel, hot-dipped galvanized steel, syntheticdilatation
on when they also allow lateral movement. The Dirax dowel system also includes HA-
materials, or plastic (polyethylene or PVC). The sleeves have a cylindrical cross-section when they allow only
eel rebars, essential to taking
axial movement outdowel
of the the shear
and a force.
rectangular cross-section when they also allow lateral movement. The
Dirax dowel system also includes HA-FE-E500 steel rebars, essential to taking out the shear force.
Dowel
Dowel J (exceptJØ40)
(except Ø40) and P sleeves
and P sleeves J40J40
andand G40 sleeves
G40 sleeves Z and O sleeves
Z and O sleeves
Stainless-steel dowels
DIRAX DOWELS a²
P/N TechnicalDesignation
Advisory 3/15-815 Materials Selling unit Weight
Vu
DIRAX 20 STAINLESS
1947 Stainless steel 1 0.74
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DIRAX 24 STAINLESS
SHEAR DOWELS
STEEL
DIRAX 30 STAINLESS
STEEL
DIRAX 40 STAINLESS
STEEL
Galvanized dowels
Dilation
P/N Designation Materials Selling unit Weight

DIRAX 20
1943 Galvanized steel 1 0.78
GALVANIZED
1.1. Stainless-steel dowels
DIRAX 24 Designation
1959 Part No Galvanized steel Materials 1 Weight 1.31
011947
GALVANIZED DIRAX 20 STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel 0.74
DIRAX 30 DIRAX 24 STAINLESS STEEL
1968 011961 Galvanized steel 1
Stainless steel 1.27 2.46
011973 GALVANIZED DIRAX 30 STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel 2.37
DIRAX 40 DIRAX 40 STAINLESS STEEL
1979 011981
Galvanized steel 1
Stainless steel 5.5
5.7
GALVANIZED
1.2. Galvanized dowels
Part No Designation Materials Weight

011943 DIRAX 20 GALVANIZED Galvanized steel 0.78
05 001 011959 DIRAX

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011979 DIRAX 40 GALVANIZED Galvanized steel 5.7
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1.3. Sleeves
Part No Designation Materials Weight Lateral movement

DIRAX DOWELS
DL (mm)
014135 DIRAX SLEEVE P-20 PVC 0.08 NO
Routine applications and choice of expansion system
014139 DIRAX SLEEVE Z-20 Polyethylene 0.11 + /- 20 1.1 Types of application
014128 DIRAX SLEEVE J-20 Stainless steel 0.21 NO DIRAX dowels make it possible to simplify structures:
013182 DIRAX SLEEVE O-20 Stainless steel 0.547 + /- 10
a) Elimination of corbels with sliding bearings
014129 DIRAX SLEEVE J-24 Stainless steel 0.22 NO Slab/wall junction:
The continuous corbel with sliding bearing is
eliminated by using Dirax dowels, increasing
014130 DIRAX SLEEVE J-30 Stainless steel 0.32 NO internal space under a slab.
014127 DIRAX SLEEVE G-40 Galvanized steel 0.8 NO
014131 DIRAX SLEEVE J-40 Stainless steel 0.62 NO
Expansion joint in a floor:
Dirax dowels can eliminate slab corbel and help
1.4. Sleeve + dowel assemblies
to increase internal ceiling space.
Part No Designation Dowel Sleeve Weight Lateral movement
DL (mm)
011945 DIRAX 20 G/P Galvanized steel PVC 0.85 NO Beam/Column or wall junction:
011946 DIRAX 20 G/Z Galvanized steel Polyethylene 0.88 + /- 20
SHEAR DOWELS
Dirax dowels can eliminate column corbel and
011955 DIRAX 20 I/P Stainless steel PVC 0.82 NO help to increase internal corner space.
011957 DIRAX 20 I/Z Stainless steel Polyethylene 0.85 + /- 20
011952 DIRAX 20 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel 0.95 NO
011954 DIRAX 20 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel 1.26 + /- 10
011960 DIRAX 24 G/P Galvanized steel PVC 1.41 NO
011966 DIRAX 24 I/P Stainless steel PVC 1.37 NO b) Elimination of double structures
011963 DIRAX 24 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel 1.49 NO
011965 DIRAX 24 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel 1.93 + /- 16 Slab/wall interaction:
011969 DIRAX 30 G/P Galvanized steel PVC 2.59 NO
Double structures such as double
011977 DIRAX 30 I/P Stainless steel PVC 2.5 NO
frames and sometimes double
011972 DIRAX 30 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel 2.69 NO walls can be eliminated by using
011975 DIRAX 30 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel 3.12 + /- 20 Dirax dowels
011980 DIRAX 40 G/G Galvanized steel Galvanized steel 6.5 NO
011982 DIRAX 40 I/J Stainless steel. Stainless steel 6.12 NO
011983 DIRAX 40 I/O Stainless steel. Stainless steel 8.26 + /- 20
c) Interaction between 2 retaining walls
Interaction between retaining walls:

Stabilization is ensured by the Dirax
dowels
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d) Acoustic insulation 1.3. Choice of type of connector

acoustic dowels are specially
Type A and type B E30 acoustic dowels are The choice of type of dowel connector depends on the principal direction of expansion of the building and on
shear forces and provide
specially designed to take out shear forces the shape of the expansion joint:
ontact our technical
and or sales
provide acoustic attenuation. Contact • The dowels will have a circular cross-section when only axial displacement of the dowels is needed.
our technical or sales department. • They will have a rectangular cross-section when dual expansion (axial and lateral) is needed.

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Dirax dowels can be used in reinforced or prestressed concrete building structures, cast in situ or precast,
bearing loads having a primarily static character, such as administrative, commercial, school, hospital, A Rectangular
residential, and office buildings and parking garages for light vehicles (not more than 30kN per axle). Uses Cylinder type O or Z
under loads induced by heavy axles (not more than 130kN per axle) can be considered only in the interior type J,G or P
Cylinder
slabs of industrial buildings. type J,G or P
Cylinder
a) Fire resistance B A type J,G or P B
The dowels must be protected against fire, in the width of the joint, by CFS fire-stop beading or a panel of
mineral wool. As for the rebars, it must be checked that the 3cm of coating is compatible with the required Direction of expansion / contraction Direction of expansion / contraction
fire resistance. Use of the PVC or polyethylene sleeves is prohibited.
b) Bracing
Only dowel models for which the play between dowel and sleeve does not exceed 1mm can be used in the
case of bracing. See the table below.
Part No Designation Materials Lateral movement
(possible associations) DL (mm)
Dowel Sleeve
Part No Designation Materials Use for bracing
SHEAR DOWELS
011945 DIRAX 20 G/P Galvanized steel PVC NO
(possible associations) permitted
Dowel Connector
011946 DIRAX 20 G/Z Galvanized steel Polyethylene + /- 20
011955 DIRAX 20 I/P Stainless steel PVC NO
011946 DIRAX 20 G/Z Galvanized steel Polyethylene NO
011957 DIRAX 20 I/Z Stainless steel Polyethylene + /- 20
011952 DIRAX 20 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel NO
011957 DIRAX 20 I/Z Stainless steel Polyethylene NO
011954 DIRAX 20 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel + /- 10
011952 DIRAX 20 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel YES
011954 DIRAX 20 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel NO
011966 DIRAX 24 I/P Stainless steel PVC NO 011963 DIRAX 24 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel NO
011963 DIRAX 24 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel YES 011965 DIRAX 24 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel + /- 16
011965 DIRAX 24 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel NO 011969 DIRAX 30 G/P Galvanized steel PVC NO
011969 DIRAX 30 G/P Galvanized steel PVC NO 011977 DIRAX 30 I/P Stainless steel PVC NO
011977 DIRAX 30 I/P Stainless steel PVC NO 011972 DIRAX 30 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel NO
011975 DIRAX 30 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel NO 011980 DIRAX 40 G/G Galvanized steel Galvanized steel NO
011980 DIRAX 40 G/G Galvanized steel Galvanized steel NO 011982 DIRAX 40 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel NO
011983 DIRAX 40 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel NO
Note: The use of Dirax dowels in bracing requires the presence of horizontal HA-FE-E500 steel rebars. The quantity of steel will be at
least equal to that placed vertically. Contact our technical department.
Sizing principles 1.3. Quality of concrete
The resistance values assume a concrete having a 28-day compressive strength (fc28) of 25 and 35 Mpa. No
Dirax dowels are sized to transmit shear forces between two structural elements. The sizing principles are
extrapolation is allowed.
defined in technical advisory.
1.1. Shear resistance 1.4. Length of anchorage
Three types of resistance are mentioned in technical advisory: DIRAX dowels must be used with an anchorage length “L” defined below
• VRu: Shear resistance under ULS (ultimate limit state) combinations. L\Φ 20 24 30 40
• VRs: Shear resistance under SLS (serviceability limit state) combinations.
• VRa: Shear resistance under accidental ULS combinations. "Standard"
6.5Φ 130 156 195 260
L L
anchorage
These values, given at the back of this document, must be compared to the shear forces to be taken out.
Minimum
5Φ 100 120 150 200
Note: The shear resistance must be reduced according to the context in which the Dirax dowels are used. anchorage
a) Harmless cracking
• For 5 diameters <
Ultimate limit state calculations are used to size the dowels for harmless cracking. Resistance VRu must then anchorage length ≤ 6.5
( 6.5L Φ (
satisfy the inequality diameters, the anchorage 2
VRu ≥ 1,35G + 1,5Q lengths are reduced by VRu (L) VRu (L) = VRu * ( 6.5L Φ ( 2
where G is the permanent load and Q the service load as defined in the Eurocode.
This gives: VRs (L) VRs (L) = VRs * ( 6.5L Φ ( 2
b) Harmful cracking and accidental situations

• An SLS calculation is used to size the dowels for harmful cracking.
VRa (L) VRa (L) = VRa * ( 6.5L Φ ( 2
• For sizing for an accidental situation, the dowel calculations must be done by comparing the accidental 1.5. Rebars
SHEAR DOWELS
values to that of technical advisory (please contact CFS). The rebars are essential for the operation of the dowels, they help to transmit the shear force to the whole
Note: For sizing of this type contact our technical department. of the mass of concrete nearby. Generally, the shear force transmitted is balanced on the load-bearing
side by a compression rod (taken out by the concrete) and on the supported side by a tie-rod (taken
out by the rebars). Rebars on the supported side only may therefore be sufficient. However, it is strongly
1.2. Design joint width recommended to reinforce both sides (supported and load-bearing). This helps to forestall any risk of error
on site and is also useful when it is necessary to record the force on the load-bearing side.
Final design joint width “a”, in millimetres, to be used when using the tables of shear resistance values is
defined as follows: The rebar must be sized per technical advisory and “Principle of sizing in a slab” and “Principle of sizing
in a beam”
a = a0 +Δas + Δad + Δae + Δaf
1.6. Principle of sizing in a slab
• a 0 is the initial design joint width (value shown on the working drawings).
a) Shear resistance
• Δ as is the increase in joint width induced by the combination of actions considered in the verification.
• Δ ad is the increase in joint width induced by the delayed strains due to the effects of shrinkage and of Part No Thickness Vru (KN)
of slab H (cm)
temperature. If a fixed value is used for these effects, Δ ad is taken equal to 5mm. Otherwise, Δ ad is zero a0 = 20mm a0 = 40mm
and the corresponding strains are included in Δ as. a = 35mm (20 + 0 + 5 + 10 + 0) a = 55mm (40 + 0 + 5 + 10 + 0)
fc28 ≥ 25 Mpa fc28 ≥ 25 Mpa
• Δ ae is the opening resulting from the positioning tolerance of the dowel and of the associated rebar. It is
Dirax 20 15 23.2 18.5
taken equal to 10mm except when each rebar is individually rigidly held so as to ensure a coating thickness
18 35.0
with respect to the surface of not more than 20mm, in which case it can be taken equal to 5mm. Dirax 24 29.9
19 36.7
• Δ af is used to take into account the uncertainties specific to the sharing of the forces between dowels in 20 42.6 42.6
the case of parts that are relatively inflexible. It is zero when at least one of the two elements joined by the 22 51.0 51.0
dowels is a floor slab. It is taken equal to half of the diameter or of the height of the cross-section of the Dirax 30
24 60.1
dowel otherwise. 53.1
26 63.7
30 91.45 91.4
Dirax 40 35 122.1
109.5
≥40 127.5
Notes: These values are given for a harmless cracking calculation.

Interpolations are possible when using this table for different values of H, but extrapolations are forbidden.
Er E E E E Er
NxE
• a 0 = initial design joint width. L-JD (the length of D) Part No Thickness Vru (KN)
• a = design joint width per technical advisory. of slab H (cm)
E min=1.25xH a0 = 20mm a0 = 40mm
Er
• Vru = shear resistance of Ethe dowel, to be compared to the loads in the ULS calculation (1.35G + 1.5Q).
max=4xH a = 35mm (20 + 0 + 5 + 10 + 0) fc28≥ 25 Mp a = 55mm (40 + 0 + 5 + 10 + 0) fc28≥ 25 Mpa
• The maximum spacing between 2 successive dowels is 8xH. Dirax 20 15
• The minimum spacing between 2 successive dowels is 2.5xH (otherwise, the cross-section of the rebars 18 4 HA 8 4 HA 8
Dirax 24
must be increased per technical advisory. 19
20
4 HA 10
22
Dirax 30 4 HA 10
24
4 HA 12
26
H 30 4 HA 16 4 HA 16
Dirax 40 35
4 HA 16 4 HA 16
≥40
E
E E min=2.5xH c) Special cases

E max=8xH
For particular applications (harmful cracking calculation, fire truck loads, earthquake zone, fc28 ≥ 35
Mpa, etc.), it is essential to refer to technical advisory or our technical department.
1.7. Special applications in shuttering floor slabs
a) Shuttering floor slab stop 30cm from the expansion joint

Er Er
SHEAR DOWELS
E E E E
NxE Method valid only for shuttering floor slabs made of reinforced concrete:
L-JD (the length of D)
• Reconstitution of the slab edge continuity is maintained, entirely cast in situ.
Er E min=1.25xH • Anchoring of the shuttering floor slab by its by existing reinforcement in the omnia type decking.
E max=4xH
b) Rebars
3cm Vreinforcement
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E E min=2.5xH 3cm
E max=8xH
d < 2L/3
Concrete downstand or wall Formwork/shuttering
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2 3cm 3cm
2 ≥d 3cm
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b) Complete shuttering floor slab without cast-in chain bond Precast/ominia slab
• a0 = initial design joint width
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• a = design joint width per technical advisory
Slab reinforcement
Method valid for shuttering floor slabs made of reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete: - spacing
- spacing
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between
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two superimposed
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Concrete downstand or wall Formwork/shuttering - twice
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Concrete downstand or wall Notes: The shear forces Vru of the table above already take into account the reduction coefficients required by this technical
Formwork/shuttering advisory, namely: 0.75 for a single dowel, 0.90 in the case of 2 dowels.
b) Rebars
HA-FE-E500 rebars must be placed as indicated by the schematic diagrams below.

Note: This diagram explains the principle of placement of the dowel but does not show the complementary rebars that are necessary
for this type of bearing.
SHEAR DOWELS
For case 2, it is essential to check that the dowels in fact work in shear ( zero moment ), that the shear dowel does not interfere with If the hangers do not also If the vertical hangers also
the thickness of the shuttering floor slab according to their position and positions do not interfere with the thickness of the shuttering serve as reinforcements serve as reinforcements
floor slab (watch out for the diameter and the minimum H/2, depending on the model).
It is not essential to have the dowel in the centreline of the slab. Reinforcements
1) Vertical reinforcements A1 = 2.68 x Vu/Fe

1.8. Principle of sizing in a beam
1 1 4 4 2) Horizontal reinforcements A2 = 2.68 x Vu/Fe
a) Shear resistance 3) Hangers (frames) A3 = 1.15 x Vu/Fe
2 2 2 2
4) Hangers A4 = 2.68 x Vu/Fe

Type H Shear resistance Vru (KN) 3 3
for an expansion joint with a0 = 20mm and fc28 ≥ 25 Mpa

5) Hangers Ls≥ 50 Ø
Min. 1 dowel (Coeff: 0.75 x Vru) 2 dowels (Coeff: 0.90 x Vru) 3 dowels
(cm) a Total of Min. Ht a (cm) Total of Min. Ht a (cm) Total of Vru Min. Ht
Vru Vru
DIRAX 20 15 35 17.4 15 45 37.1 30 45 n x 20.62 n x 15 1 1 4 4
Ls Ls Ls Ls
18 26.25 18 36 n x 18
DIRAX 24 35 47 58.26 47 n x 32.37
19 27.52 19 38 n x 19
20 31.95 20 76.80 40 n x 42.67 n x 20 2 2 2 2
22 38.25 22 91.87 44 n x 51.04 n x 22

DIRAX 30 35 50 50
24 45.07 24 48 n x 24
99.99 n x 5.5.55
26 47.77 26 52 n x 26 2 2 2 2
3 3
30 68.58 30 164.61 60 n x 91.45 n x 30
DIRAX 40 35 35 91.57 35 55 70 55 n x 35
197.11 n x 109.51 2 2 2 2
≥40 95.62 ≥40 80 n x 40
Notes: These values are given for a harmless cracking calculation.

Interpolations are possible when using this table for different values of H, but extrapolations are forbidden.
c) Special cases • Pour the concrete alongside the connector
(do not pour the concrete directly onto the dowel)
For particular applications (harmful cracking calculation, fire truck loads, earthquake zone, fc28 ≥ 35 Mpa,
• When the concrete is poured, it must be vibrated
etc.), it is essential to refer to technical advisory no. 3/15-815 or our technical department.
with the vibrator pointed towards the edge of the
H/2
slab (beam), so that the sleeve is held against the
H/2
simple stop
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Usage Instructions
1.1 Slabs and beams cast in situ
Technical Advisory 3/15-815
• Dirax dowels are sized for a 25 Mpa concrete. Make sure that the concrete has matured enough
DIRAX DOWELS
H/2
to take out the shear force. If not, a shoring system must be placed.
• Mark out the locations and alignments of the
sliding sleeves
GOUJONS DIRAX
H/2
*Note: CFS fire-stop joint available, contact us for any information
• Fit the Dirax sleeves on the shuttering. Pay GOUJONS DIRAXAvis Technique 03/15-815
attention to the orientation of Z and O sleeves.
The “Up” label must be on the top of the GOUJONS
1.2. Case of shuttering floor slabs DIRAX
Avis Technique 03/15-815
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1.1. Geometrical characteristics L' L' The values given below are taken from this technical advisory:
• ULS values (VRu): ratio of test failure value to design resistance >1.5
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- Reductions may have to be applied to the shear force depending on the context in which the Dirax dowels are used.
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L' L'L' L' L'L'
Ø L Ø’ axb L’ D AxB Dowel dia. a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
011945 DIRAX 20 G/P Galvanized PVC 20 300 27 — 160 100 — VRu 24.84 24.84 24.84 23.25 20.62 18.52 30.12 30.12 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
011946 DIRAX 20 G/Z Galvanized steel Polyethylene 20 300 — 66x27 160 — 136x100 20 VRs 12.42 12.42 12.42 11.11 9.85 8.85 14.53 14.53 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
011955 DIRAX 20 I/P Stainless steel PVC 20 300 27 — 160 100 — VRa 35.71 35.71 35.71 32.83 29.11 26.14 43.89 43.89 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
011957 DIRAX 20 I/Z Stainless steel Polyethylene 20 300 — 66x27 160 — 136x100
011952 DIRAX 20 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel 20 300 25 — 160 100 —
H = 16cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
011954 DIRAX 20 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel 20 300 — 50x25 160 — 100x100
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
011960 DIRAX 24 G/P Galvanized steel PVC 24 360 32 — 190 100 —
VRu 28.05 28.05 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 34.01 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
011966 DIRAX 24 I/P Stainless steel PVC 24 360 32 — 190 100 —
20 VRs 14.03 14.03 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 16.41 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
SHEAR DOWELS
VRa 40.32 40.32 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 49.55 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
011969 DIRAX 30 G/P Galvanized steel PVC 30 430 37 — 230 100 —
011977 DIRAX 30 I/P Stainless steel PVC 30 430 37 — 230 100 — H = 17cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
011980 DIRAX 40 G/G Galvanized steel Galvanized steel 40 560 45 — 300 — 130x130
20 VRu 31.44 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
011982 DIRAX 40 I/J Stainless steel Stainless steel 40 560 42.5 — 300 — 130x130
VRs 15.72 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
011983 DIRAX 40 I/O Stainless steel Stainless steel 40 560 — 100x50 300 — 150x130 VRa 45.19 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
1.2. Metallurgical and mechanical characteristics H = 18cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
Series of dowel Galvanized DIRAX Stainless DIRAX Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55

Steel: 42 CD 4 steel per EN10083-1 Duplex stainless steel per EN1.4462 VRu 35.00 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
Shape Round Round 20 VRs 17.50 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
Dimensions: Dia. 20-24-30 and 40mm 20-24-30 and 40mm VRa 50.32 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
0.380 ≤C≤ 0.450 C≤ 0.030 VRu 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 32.99 29.90 42.44 42.44 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
0.150 ≤ Si ≤ 0.400 - Si ≤ 1.000 24 VRs 17.50 17.50 17.50 17.50 15.76 14.28 20.47 20.47 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
0.600 ≤ Mn ≤ 0.900 - Mn ≤ 2.000 VRa 50.32 50.32 50.32 50.32 46.57 42.21 61.84 61.84 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
0.900 ≤ Cr ≤ 1.200 21.00 ≤ Cr ≤ 23.000
Metallurgical analysis
0.150 ≤ Mo ≤ 0.300 2.50 ≤ Mo ≤ 3.500
0.020 ≤S≤ 0.035 4.50 ≤ Ni ≤ 6.500
- - 0.025 0.10 ≤N≤ 0.200
- - - - S≤ 0.015
Rp0.2 at least 770 N/mm² 750 N/mm²
H = 19cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa H = 26cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55 Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 38.75 38.75 38.75 36.78 32.99 29.90 46.98 46.98 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
24 VRs 19.38 19.38 19.38 17.57 15.76 14.28 22.66 22.66 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 55.70 55.70 55.70 51.93 46.57 42.21 68.45 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 69.88 69.88 69.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 84.72 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
30 VRs 34.95 34.95 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 40.87 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
H = 20cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
VRa 100.45 100.45 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 123.45 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 H = 28cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 42.67 42.67 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 51.73 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
24 VRs 21.34 21.34 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 24.96 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 61.34 61.34 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 75.38 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 42.67 42.67 42.67 42.67 42.67 42.67 51.73 51.73 51.73 51.73 51.73 51.73 VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
30 VRs 21.34 21.34 21.34 21.34 21.34 21.34 24.96 24.96 24.96 24.96 24.96 24.96 24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 61.34 61.34 61.34 61.34 61.34 61.34 75.38 75.38 75.38 75.38 75.38 75.01 VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 80.32 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
SHEAR DOWELS
30 VRs 40.17 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
H = 22cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
VRa 115.47 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
H = 30cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 51.04 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
24 VRs 25.53 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 73.37 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 51.04 51.04 51.04 51.04 51.04 51.04 61.89 61.89 61.89 61.89 57.97 53.13 VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
30 VRs 25.53 25.53 25.53 25.53 25.53 25.39 29.86 29.86 29.86 29.86 27.70 25.39 24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 73.37 73.37 73.37 73.37 73.37 73.37 90.17 90.17 90.17 90.05 81.85 75.01 VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
30 VRs 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
H = 24cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
VRa 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55 VRu 91.45 91.45 91.45 91.45 91.45 91.45 110.87 110.87 110.87 110.87 110.87 109.51
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 40 VRs 45.73 45.73 45.73 45.73 45.73 45.73 53.49 53.49 53.49 53.49 53.49 52.32
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 VRa 131.46 131.46 131.46 131.46 131.46 131.46 161.55 161.55 161.55 161.55 161.55 154.60
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 60.11 60.11 60.11 60.11 57.97 53.13 72.88 72.88 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
30 VRs 30.06 30.06 30.06 30.06 27.70 25.39 35.16 35.16 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
VRa 86.42 86.42 86.42 86.42 81.85 75.01 106.20 106.20 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
H = 35cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa H = 50cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55 Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 VRu 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
30 VRs 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 30 VRs 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
VRa 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 VRa 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
VRu 122.19 122.19 122.19 122.19 117.84 109.51 148.14 148.14 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51 VRu 169.41 152.70 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51 169.41 152.70 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51
40 VRs 61.11 61.11 61.11 60.94 56.30 52.32 71.47 71.47 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32 40 VRs 80.94 72.96 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32 80.94 72.96 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32
VRa 175.65 175.65 175.65 175.65 166.37 154.60 215.86 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60 VRa 239.17 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60 239.17 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60
H = 40cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
SHEAR DOWELS
24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
30 VRs 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
VRa 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
Shear dowel reinforcement
VRu 157.05 152.70 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51 169.41 152.70 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51
40 VRs 78.54 72.96 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32 80.94 72.96 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32
VRa 225.77 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60 239.17 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60
H = 45cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa
Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55
VRu 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52 37.73 31.25 26.66 23.25 20.62 18.52
20 VRs 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85 18.03 14.93 12.74 11.11 9.85 8.85
VRa 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14 53.26 44.11 37.64 32.83 29.11 26.14
VRu 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90 56.20 47.79 41.57 36.78 32.99 29.90
24 VRs 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28 26.85 22.83 19.86 17.57 15.76 14.28
VRa 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21 79.34 67.47 58.69 51.93 46.57 42.21
VRu 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13 91.20 79.77 70.88 63.78 57.97 53.13
30 VRs 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39 43.57 38.11 33.87 30.47 27.70 25.39
VRa 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01 128.75 112.62 100.07 90.05 81.85 75.01
VRu 169.41 152.70 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51 169.41 152.70 139.00 127.55 117.84 109.51
40 VRs 80.94 72.96 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32 80.94 72.96 66.41 60.94 56.30 52.32
VRa 239.17 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60 239.17 215.59 196.23 180.07 166.37 154.60
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Routine Applications and choice 10 - 05

P/N Designation Materials Selling unit Weight

Part No Designation Materials Weight

05 001 011959 DIRAX

Part No Designation Materials Weight Lateral movement

c) Interaction between 2 retaining walls

Interaction between retaining walls:

d) Acoustic insulation 1.3. Choice of type of connector

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b) Harmful cracking and accidental situations

Notes: These values are given for a harmless cracking calculation.

• The maximum spacing between 2 successive dowels is 8xH. Dirax 20 15

E E min=2.5xH c) Special cases

1.7. Special applications in shuttering floor slabs

a) Shuttering floor slab stop 30cm from the expansion joint

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HA-FE-E500 rebars must be placed as indicated by the schematic diagrams below.

1) Vertical reinforcements A1 = 2.68 x Vu/Fe

4) Hangers A4 = 2.68 x Vu/Fe

for an expansion joint with a0 = 20mm and fc28 ≥ 25 Mpa

22 38.25 22 91.87 44 n x 51.04 n x 22

Notes: These values are given for a harmless cracking calculation.

• Check the perpendicularity of the shuttering and ✔ ✘ 1.2. Case of shuttering

 the hole using

slab (beam), so that the sleeve is firmly applied compound

• Place the resilient joint filler immobilizing

chain bond.  Placement

Part No Denominations Materials Dimensions (mm)

Series of dowel Galvanized DIRAX Stainless DIRAX Ø Dowel a 5 15 25 35 45 55 5 15 25 35 45 55

H = 40cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa

H = 45cm fc28 = 25 Mpa fc28 = 35 Mpa

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