SPEED and STRENGTH

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SPEED and STRENGTH ???
When speed of construction and strength of slab
are your concerns, the KWIK SLAB system is your
fast and strong answer.
(Covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,134,805)
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CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC NIGHTMARES??
The KWIK SLAB system allows roadways to be
installed in a matter of days versus weeks.
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• PRECAST CONCRETE SLABS

• RAPID INSTALLATION

• TWO-WAY REBAR CONTINUITY

• MONOLITHIC ACTION

• FLEXIBLE SLAB DESIGNS

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KWIK SLAB APPLICATIONS

• ? NEW CONSTRUCTION
• ? EXTENSION OR REPAIR OF
• ROADWAYS HIGHWAYS
• BUS STOPS
• BRIDGE DECKS
• PARKING LOTS
• AIRFIELDS
• DOCKS

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MR. ALFRED A YEE, structural engineer and
inventor of the KWIK SLAB system. ? Inventor, NMB
Splice Sleeve a mechanical coupler for precast
construction. ? Member, National Academy of
Engineering ? Titan, Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute
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The KWIK SLAB with KWIK JOINT couplers rapidly
interlocks precast concrete slabs for two-way
rebar continuity throughout entire pavement slab.

(Covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,134,805)
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KWIK SLAB AND KWIK JOINT COUPLER
(Covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,134,805)
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? STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR. ? FULL INTEGRITY
CONTINUITY AT BOTH DIRECTIONS. ? FLEXIBLE
SIZE AND SHAPE DESIGNS.
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JOINT BETWEEN KWIK SLAB
Laboratory test results show FULL CONTINUITY
action in shear and moment between individual
KWIK SLABS.
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KWIK JOINT pull-out test demonstrated full
strength of connected reinforcing bars for
reliable MONOLITHIC ACTION.
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KWIK SLAB MANUFACTURING
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? Cast and cured offsite. ? Transported to
jobsite as needed. ? Saves weeks of onsite
construction time.
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KWIK JOINT couplers are cast into the KWIK SLABS
at the precast yard.
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KWIK SLAB INSTALLATION
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? Use cold planing equipment to excavate
accurately and quickly. Subgrade is graded and
compacted.
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? KWIK SLABS are lifted into place, interlocked
and leveled (with plastic shims, etc.).
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PLASTIC SHIM LEVELING DETAIL
KWIK SLAB
FINISH PAVEMENT ELEVATION
PLASTIC SHIMS (MULTIPLE LAYERS AS REQUIRED)
ELEVATION VIEW
PLAN VIEW
PLASTIC SHIMS (MULTIPLE LAYERS AS REQUIRED)
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? Ready-mix grout is pumped through holes in the
slab and distributed through channels cast on
the underside of the KWIK SLAB.
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Grout channels on the underside of the KWIK SLAB
create continuity in the grout bed and help
develop full bearing of the slab on the subgrade.
GROUT CHANNELS
GROUT HOLES
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? KWIK JOINT couplers and keyways are filled with
high-strength grout.
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? After installation, any surface irregularities
or finishing of KWIK SLABS can be addressed with
concrete coatings, asphalt overlays, grinding,
etc.
DURUS 30 GREY cementitious coating applied to
create desired finish on KWIK SLAB.
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? Joints between the asphalt and KWIK SLAB are
filled with DURUS Crack Filler.
EXISTING ASPHALT
DURUS CRACK FILLER
KWIK SLAB WITH DURUS 30 GREY COATING
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DETAIL OF EDGE OF SLAB
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? Completed KWIK SLAB SYSTEM (with thin DURUS
cementitious coating) installed in existing
asphalt pavement.
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The KWIK SLAB system is designed to support heavy
loads.
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KWIK SLAB system in service since March 2005.
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Almost 2 years later, no visible signs of wear or
deterioration.
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Installation of KWIK SLAB bus pad in Waipahu,
Hawaii in November 2006.
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KWIK SLAB bus pad in use.
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KWIK SLAB OPTIONAL DETAILS
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KWIK SLAB AND EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT
CONNECTION DETAIL
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DETAILING MANHOLES IN NEW OR EXISTING KWIK SLABS

• PRECAST, CORE OR SAWCUT
• HOLE FOR MANHOLE.

2) BEND UP REBARS INSTALL MANHOLE BEND
DOWN REBARS ADD NEW STEEL TO REINFORCE
OPENING.
MANHOLE
3) RE-POUR CONCRETE AROUND MANHOLE.
REBARS IN KWIK SLAB
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TEMPORARY TERMINATION IN ASPHALT PAVEMENT
KWIK SLABS
GROUT
KWIK JOINT WITH TEMPORARY PLASTIC COVER
EXISTING PAVEMENT TO BE REPLACED AT NEXT
CONTINUATION OF WORK
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PRECAST BRIDGE DECK SLABS INTERLOCKED WITH KWIK
JOINTS
SHEAR KEY JOINT
KWIK JOINT
BRIDGE DECK
TOP BOTTOM REINFORCING STEEL (CONTINUED THRU
KEYWAY BY KWIK JOINT COUPLERS)
PRECAST GIRDER
? KWIK JOINTS allow FULL CONTINUITY in precast
bridge girder flanges or deck slabs. ?
Traditional concrete deck topping not required to
achieve structural composite action.
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WHY KWIK SLAB?

• RAPID INSTALLATION

• TWO-WAY REBAR CONTINUITY

• MONOLITHIC ACTION

• FLEXIBLE SLAB DESIGNS

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Contact us at KWIK SLAB, LLC 1217 Palolo
Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 USA TEL
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