At the interface between two precast concrete surfaces working in shear, there are three factors contributing to the shear resistance: The cohesion of the concrete / The forces normal to the interface surfaces/The dowel action by steel bars protruding one of the concretes and inserted in the other one. Depending on the finish of the concrete surface, different coefficients are assigned by the international codes in the calculation of the shear resistance.
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