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Shaw & Sons ’ “ deadmen ” form system does not require penetration of waterproofing . The photo also displays a typical cold-joint detail , Speed Dowels and # 4 rebar reinforcing . This system allows proper shrinkage and movement of the concrete panels . With millions of square feet of commercial , institutional and public plazas constructed this way , problems with leaking waterproofing , cracking , displacement and failure have proven to be non-existent .
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