SC Asphalt Paving Practice Questions - South Carolina Asphalt Paving Contractor Examination Exam

Both are smooth bars used only in expansion joints Tie bars replace the need for any sawed joint Dowels are deformed bars across longitudinal joints; tie bars are smooth bars across transverse joints Dowels are smooth, bond-breaker-coated round bars across transverse joints to allow horizontal movement and transfer load; tie bars are deformed bars across longitudinal joints to hold lanes together