Standard Method of Test for
Coated Dowel Bars
AASHTO Designation: T 253-02 (2007)
SCOPE
1.1.These methods are designed to test the qualifications of the organic coating of corrosion-resistant dowel bars to withstand the effects of weathering, deicing
chemicals, and the abrading and loading stresses experienced in field joints.
1.2.The units of measure to be used shall be either SI units or inch-pound units (shown in parentheses in this standard) depending on the units used in the
applicable material specification.
1.3.The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
2.REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
2.1. AASHTO Standard:
R 39, Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
T 106M!T 106, Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortar (Using 50-mm or 2-in. Cube Specimens)
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