ProBasket

ProBasket

Alternating tapered dowel assembly for efficient load

transfer in concrete floor and pavement joints

The ProBasket provides joint stability, reliable load

transfer and smooth slab-to-slab transition, in a single

cost-effective assembly.

A properly installed ProBasket minimizes joint

spalling.

The alternating taper-shaped steel plate allows axial

and lateral movement, provides bearing capacity, and

prevents slab interlock and cracking, assuring a high

quality concrete slab.

A properly installed ProBasket is designed for joints

up to 0.20” wide and is suitable for all types of ground

level concrete slabs, such as jointed floors, flatwork

and pavement.

An ProBasket conforms to ACI 302.1R Guide for

Concrete Floor and Slab Construction and ACI 360

Design of Slabs-on-Ground.

ProBasket

Part No.

Description (height x length)

Slab

Plate Size*

Spacing**

SBPB638S18

ProBasket 3” x 12’

6”

3/8” x 2” x 12”

18” OC

SBPB738S24

ProBasket 3-1/2” x 12’

7”

3/8” x 2” x 12”

24” OC

SBPB712S18

ProBasket 3-1/2” x 12’

7”

1/2” x 2-1/2” x 12”

18” OC

SBPB812S24

ProBasket 4” x 12’

8”

1/2” x 2-1/2” x 12”

24” OC

SBPB934S18

ProBasket 4-1/2” x 12’

9”

3/4” x 2-1/2” x 12”

18” OC

SBPB1034S24

ProBasket 5” x 12’

10”

3/4” x 2-1/2” x 12”

24” OC

SBEDBDA

Debond – 5 Gal Pail

Coats tapered dowel for movement within slab

The labor-saving ProBasket is placed as a single unit

at every planned concrete joint, along with typical

chairs and reinforcement.

* Cross-sectional area of steel is 2” for 3/8” plate and 2-1/2” for 1/2” and 3/4” plate at the outside edge of the

saw-cut installation tolerance.

** Spacing shown based on ACI 360 Design of Slabs-on-Ground.

** Additional spacing specifications available on request.

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02/26ProBasket Installation

1. ProBaskets are supplied with Debond agent.

2. Each ProBasket should remain parallel in the

horizontal plane during concrete placing and finishing

operations.

3. Tapered dowels should not be closer than 12” to

the intersection of any joint. Adjust basket position to

avoid this condition.

4. Anchor basket with stake or concrete mud to

prevent movement during pour. Position and tie the

slab reinforcement.

Optional: Cut shipping wires at midpoint to reduce

restraining forces at contraction joint.

5. Place concrete, completely surrounding each

ProBasket location. Use vibration to consolidate

concrete, but do not strike or damage the assembly.

6. When concrete has been finished and reaches

sufficient strength, saw cut the joint along the line of

each ProBasket location.

ProBasket height is typically the midpoint of the

slab. Basket length is typically 12’, but can be cut-

to-size. Plates can be 3/8” or 1/2” or 3/4” depending

on project requirements, anticipated loads and slab

thickness.

Place basket at each joint.

Anchor basket with stake.

Optional: Cut the spacing / shipping

wires.

Pour and consolidate concrete.

Saw cut concrete at joint location.

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