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Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Dowel Bars have a number of
advantages when used as load transfer devices for extended life
pavement. The Achilles Heel of concrete pavement is the joint. Joint
failure is often the result of corrosion of the steel dowel bar.
Aslan 600 Dowels will not rust or corrode, locking a concrete joint
together or causing spalling of the surrounding concrete. In addition,
while providing the necessary shear capacity at the joint, the lower
stiffness of the GFRP Dowel bars may reduce fatigue stresses in
the concrete surrounding the dowel.
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