Ok, I think I have a better picture of what is going on. Dowels are great for interior, not for weather exposed conditions.
In this revision, I've removed the dowels at garage entry. Is a key necessary between the two turndowns, or is it better to put an expansion material in between the slab...
You are correct. It is redundant through the door opening when taken in isolation.
It is a continuous footing and connects to the jambs of the garage opening. There it supports the stemwalls, isn't that a desirable thing?
I have never seen a footing cut short for an opening, but if you have a...
Hi,
Thank you for answering.
The project is in the Phoenix area. Certainly no frost issues. Tried to convince client to get a soils report, but they don't want to. (happen to have worked for a structural engineer for two years).
Anyhow, the soils are clayey. This particular slab will replace...
Hi,
I have a simple residential project. Using IRC 2012 tables and recommendations.
Concerned the driveway slab will heave in rain storms. Do you think it better to have smooth dowels and bond break as shown (duct tape), or provide a key?
I've also thought of adding a bond break on top of...
