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Part 800 — Bridge Structures

819Drill and Grout Reinforcing Dowels

RI · 2022 (Aug 2025 compilation) Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 487–487 Save this section

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SECTION 819 — DRILL AND GROUT REINFORCING DOWELS — DRILL AND GROUT REINFORCING DOWELS

819.01 Description.

This work includes setting reinforcing bar dowels in existing concrete or granite at the required locations.

819.02 Materials.

Reinforcing Dowels. Use reinforcing dowels that conform to Subsection M05.02 and are of the same type (black, galvanized or stainless) as the bar reinforcement called for on the Plans. High Strength Non-Shrink Grout. Only use grout materials that are on the Department’s Approved Materials List or as approved by the Engineer.

819.03 Construction Methods.

Drill the holes for the dowels at the designated locations that are perpendicular to the joint face and provide at least the minimum specified cover . Ensure that the minimum hole diameter and embedment lengths comply with the manufacturer ’s recommendations. If not specified by the manufacturer, ensure that the diameter of the holes and the embedment lengths are as indicated in the following table: Size of Bar Min. Hole Diameter. (in.) Min. Embedment Length (in.) #4 1¼ 8 #5 1⅜ 10 #6 1½ 12

819.04 Method of Measurement.

Drill and Grout Dowels will be measured by the number of dowels installed.

819.05 Basis of Payment.

The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows. Pay Item Pay Unit Drill and Grout Dowels EA The price constitutes full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted.

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Source: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Blue Book), 2022 (Aug 2025 compilation) Edition. Pages 487–487 of 951. View official source ↗

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