Removing shoring from a reinforced concrete slab
Removing shoring from a reinforced concrete slab
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When is it generally appropriate to remove shoring from reinforced concrete construction. The case I am specifically asking about is a one-way slab supported by reinforced concrete walls. The 7 day breaks have returned at a little over 3,200 psi of 4,000 psi specified at 28 days.
Is there a rule of thumb to go by?
Is there a rule of thumb to go by?






RE: Removing shoring from a reinforced concrete slab
This requirement has a long, successful history.
RE: Removing shoring from a reinforced concrete slab
I suspect that you're okay as long as you don't allow any imposed loads on it. But this is a call that the slab's designer should make -
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RE: Removing shoring from a reinforced concrete slab
RE: Removing shoring from a reinforced concrete slab