Used when the joint was designed to be a continuous structural member.
: If smooth dowels or tie bars are misaligned, missing, or sized incorrectly, the joint cannot transfer weight between slabs, leading to differential settlement and cracking. cracked full construction joints
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The severity of the defect depends on the function of the joint: or sized incorrectly
: Poorly compacted soil beneath the joint creates "soft spots." When heavy loads pass over, the slab flexes at the joint, causing the edges to break or "spall."