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How to form exterior cip concrete stair with radius

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samdamon

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I have a client who wants to install a cast-in-place concrete stair on grade on the exterior of a new restaurant addition. In plan, the stair is about 45 feet long, about 6' wide, and the nosing of each tread is to be formed in an arc with about a 42 foot radius. Its unusual.

Is it feasible to form stair treads in the field with such a radius?
 
Yes, experienced formwork carpenters can work wonders with plyform. The problem is to find the carpenters with that experience level & to pay the price.
 
I have used Azek material in the past to form stairs like that, that were wider than 8'. Makes a nice smooth finish with easy release from the concrete.
 
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