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Removing formwork and shoring

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n39

Civil/Environmental
Jan 16, 2023
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Hello guys, I was wondering about the removal of formwork and shoring. I look up on ACI 318:2019 and they only mention to look it up on ACI 347, and so I did and found this (image above)

Does this mean that if I have a beam with a 7 m span where live load > dead load, then the formwork and shoring should only be release after 21 days?

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If structural live load more than structural dead load ,formwork and shoring may be release after 14 days..
In addition , consider the following points ;

- Refer to foot note ,(Where forms may be removed without disturbing shores, use half of values shown,
but not less than 3 days.)
- Check with local codes, removal should be in compliance with local codes,
- make sure that the concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and live loads
- If the forms and shoring also support formwork for above storey slab or beam soffits, the removal time
of the latter will govern.



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