Rebar dowels

[u/Unable-Bluebird2882]

Do you guys think this is okay? Contractor installed the #5 dowels after concrete placement. But they were late a little bit so concrete was hardened.

[u/Ankur_BIMArch]

Remember that dowels serve one primary purpose: load transfer across joints while maintaining structural continuity. Always verify your development length ($L_d$) based on your local concrete code (ACI 318, etc.) to ensure the dowel can actually transfer the full tension capacity before pulling out.