CHECKLIST FOR CONRETING WORK

(1) COLUMN CONCRETING ABOVE PLINTH/FLOOR SLAB

 Plotting of grid lines for centre of column above the plinth/floor slab.
 Locating and marking the centres of columns.
 Binding & placing column reinforcement above the upper floor slab , as per the required height,
considering lap length of the bar.
 Check for column reinforcement & their arrrangements as per the drawing .
 Ring spacing and their arrangements as per the R.C.C drawing.
 Proper binding of reinforcement with binding wire.
 Fixing concrete or P.V.C cover blocks to reinforcement. (Refer Fig .No. 24.20)

CHECKING OF SHUTTERING FOR COLUMNS

 To check the quality of shuttering before placing.

 Applying de-shuttering oil to plywood shuttering.
 Fixing of shikanjas (M.S. clamps) at every 60cm (2’.00”) interval.
 Checking th stiffness of side supports, applied to the form-work in plumb. (Refer Fig.No.24.39)

CHECKING OF COLUMNS BEFORE CONCRETING

 Size as per drawing

 To check diagonals
 Oiling of shuttering
 Plumb on both sides
 Line
 Level marking up to which concreting is to be done.
 Supports. (Refer Fig.NO.24.40)
 Reinforcement cover on top.
 Spacing of reinforcement above concrete level
 Sufficient lap length
 Proper filling of gaps from outside with soil paste

CHECKING OF COLUMN WHILE CONCRETING

 To check the quality of material.

 To check the proportion and mixing of material.
 To ensure that six cube moulds are kept ready to cast cubes from different batches.
 Controlled water-cement ratio.
  Availability of vibrator or labour for tamping.
 To ensure proper cover after concerting on top level.
 Casting of concrete cubes as required.
 To ensure proper numbering on cubes.
 To check all joints to ensure that no slurry flows from anywhere.
 To check for the required concrete level.
 Check the cleaning of mixing platform.

CHECKING OF COLUMNS AFTER CONCRETING

 De-shuttering of columns after 36 hours.

 To summit the de-shuttering report to higher authorities.
 Finishing the honey combing carefully.
 Date of casting and column number to be written on the column.
 Hacking (Tacha) of columns 50 numbers in 1s.ft.(500 Nos. in 1sq.m.). (Refer Fig.No.24.41).
 Cubes to be removed the next day and kept for curing, with code number, casting date and site
name.
 Curing of columns to be done for minimum 15 days, with wet Hessian cloth rapped around
them.
 Testing of cubes on due dates, i.e., after the 7th and 28th days.

(2) SLAB/BEAM CONCERTING

Points to be noted for checking of slabs before casting.

CHECKING OF SHUTTERING

 Height of slab from plinth/slab level.

 Qaulity of shuttering material.
 To ensure fixing of cap on the column to take the load.
 Width of the beam bottom plank.
 To ensure proper fixing of cap on the column to take the load.
 Width of the beam bottom plank.
 To ensure proper fixing of the beam bottom over cap.
 Line and level of the beam bottom.
 Depth of beam as per the R.C.C drawing.
 Proper fixing of props for bottom in line and plumb, at every 2’0” (0.6m) interval.
 For parking below props, only one or two wooden plank pieces are allowed. (Bricks or blocks are
not permitted).
 Bamboo bracing for joining, prop to prop, at 4’0” (1.2m) height from the floor.
  Proper fixing of the side of beam in line, level and plumb.
 Support to the vertical joint of shuttering for 24” (0.60m) beam or 30” (0.75m) beam.
 Gaps in beam sides should be filled.
 Ensure fixing of the steel plates over beam sides, in flush position.
 Slab plates should be supported by 3” x 3” (75mm x75mm) chawis, at 2’0” (0.60m) distance,
centre to centre.( Refer Fig.No.24.42)
 ‘Side plank’ for slab panel periphery.
 Individual level of each bay of the slab.
 Mark the thickness of the slab.
 Check if the plates joints and ghabadi work is watertight.
 Oil the slab plates.
 Internal panel measurements, beam to beam & diagonal of the panel.
 Location and depth of the sunken slab.
 Outer line of beam sides.
 Check for room sizes & diagonals.
 Check if the junctions of columns and beams are water tight.

CHECKING OF REINFORCEMENT

FOR BEAMS

 Bottom bars, top bars, bent-up bars, stirrups, distance of bent-up bars from face of supports,
extra bars over the supports, spacing of the stirrups as per the R.C.C. drawing , proper tying of
the stirrups. (Refer Fig. NO. 24.43)
 Diameter of bars, binding of stirrups in plumb.
 Length of bent-up bars continuing in adjacent beams.
 ‘L’ for bent-up bars at discontinuous ends.
 Side covers and bottom covers for beams.
 Check if a pin is provided at required places, i.e., more than 3 bars in one layer, for 15cm (6”)
wide beam. Also check the spacing and diameter of the pin provided.
 Proper binding of laps in beams. if provided with the required length.
 Extra stirrups at the junction of beam. (Refer Fig.No.24.44)

STEEL FOR SLABS (Refer Fig. No. 24.43)

 Spacing, diameter of bent-up bars and main bars.

 Distance of bent-up bars from face of beam.
 Length of bent-up bars projecting in the adjacent panel.
 Height of the bent-up bars.
 Chair below every bent-up bars.
  Covering for the slab at bottom.
 Proper binding of laps of the required length.
 Distribution steel diameters, spacing and ties.
 Check dowels of slab & beam.
 Location, proper binding diameter & length of fan hook and quality of the fan hook box.
 Put stirrups in the column for upper floor column size.

(3) CARE TO BE TAKEN AND MANAGEMANT BEFORE/AFTER CASTING OF SLAB

 To check the concealed electric conduit work for slabs, as per the drawing and I.S.I. mark on the
P.V.C. pipes. Note down the length of all pipes for billing purpose.
 Check the junctions and all electrical points as per the electric layout, position of fan
points, M.S. boxes, junction boxes.
 Avoid breaking of pipes during concreting.
 Check the slab & the certificate from the architect.
 Check the slab & obtain certificate from the R.C.C. consultant.
 Sieve analysis for sand to be carried out in advance, for the concrete mix design.
 To measure silt content of sand.

MANAGEMENT

 Check the stock of cement, sand and metal required for the casting of slab.
 Check the arrangement of water and stand by arrangements, in case of electricity failure.
 Check the labour strength required & available for slab casting.
 Inform the contractor of the starting time of slab and maximum time to be allowed for slab
casting.
 Decide the position of concrete joints, in case of a large slab, after consulting and obtaining the
approval from the R.C.C. consultant.
 Cast the slab with the help of mixer, vibrator and the measuring boxes.
 Check with the mechanic/operator that the mixer & vibrator are present on the site.
 Proportion of aggregate should be decided.
 Cast six cube moulds of various batches for testing.
 Ensure proper leveling of the slab by masons.
 Maintain the slab register.
 Ensure that wooden pieces, paper etc. are cleared away from the slab or beam before casting.
 Arrange the planks over the slab for labour movement, along with the M.S. walk ways, to
prevent any disturbance to top reinforcement.
 Arrange for petrol and diesel for vibrator and mixer.
 Check the working of the lift before commencing the work and ensure a rigid scaffolding for the
lift.
 Ensure sufficient light arrangements, in case of late night concreting.
CHECKLIST AFTER CONCRETING

 De- shuttering of outer beams after 24 hours.

 Make small ponds in sand and cement mortar (1:10) for pounding method of curing for the slab,
with a minimum size of 2.0m x 2.0m (6’0” x 6’0”).
 Check any waste of material like sand, metal and steel cut pieces.
 De-shuttering of internal beam sides after 49 hours.
 Curing of slab for 28 days.
 Paint the date of casting of slab, on the front beam.
 Register the slab in the head office, the day after casting.
 De-shuttering of slab after 7 days, 10 days or 15 days ,depending on the span.
 Hacking of beam sides, bottom , slab bottom.
 Checking all honeycombing surfaces & if finishing is to be done with rich mortar.
 For more honeycombing , consult the R.C.C. consultant. (Refer Format NO.24.1 on the next
page)

24.11 FORM-WORK

(1) DEFINITION

The temporary structure erected to support the concrete in it’s required shape, till it hardens and
becomes self supporting is known as the form-work or centering or shuttering.

(2) REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD FORM-WORK

 The form-work must be water-proofed, so as to prevent the absorption of water from the
concrete.
 The form-work must be strong enough to bear the load of concrete, workmen, the liquid
pressure of the fresh concrete and the impact effect of ramming or vibrating.
 The form-work should be as light as possible and stiff enough to have the minimum deflection.
 All joints in the form-work should be true and the surface should be plane to minimize the cost
of surface finishing.
 The form-work should be easily removable, without damages.

(3) CHOICE OF FORM-WORK MATERIAL WOODEN PROPS, STEEL PLATES & PLYWOOD

In this type of form-work , the material could be steel plate, plywood wooden plank or wooden prop.

Steel Plate

Size of steel plates are different : i.e., 3’0” x 2’0” x 1” ( 90cm x 60 cm x 25 cm ) thick plate is generally
being used but plates in size 4’ 0”x 2’ 0” (120 cm x 60 cm), 1’ 6” x 3’ 0” (45 cm x 90 cm ) ,0’ 9” x 3’ 0” ( 23
cm x 90 cm ) etc. are also available.
Size of angles, generally used for plates, are 25 x 25 x 5 mm.

Plywood

Plywood should be staff, water-proof and a higher usable value.

Format No.24.1 NAME & ADDRESS OF THE ORGANIZATION

(4) REPORT OF SLAB/MAJOR CONCRETIONG

SR. NO. DESCRIPTION REMARKS

1. LOCATION OF CONCRETING
2. DATE OF CASTING
3. PROPOSED DATE OF CASTING
4. REASONS FOR DELAY (IF ANY)
5. GRADE OF CONCRETE MIX
6. BRAND NAME OF CEMENT
7. WATER-CEMENT RATIO MAINTAINED
8. TIME OF COMMENCEMENT
9. TIME OF COMPLETION
10. QUANTITY OF CONCRETE
11. TOTAL BAGS CONSUMED & CEMENT RATIO
12. REINFORCEMTNT CHECKED BY / DATE
13. SHUTTERING CHECKED BY
14. NAME OF CONTRACTOR
15. TOTAL LABOUR FORCE
16. MACHINERY USE
17. FAILURE OF MACHINERY DURING CONCRETING ( IF ANY )
18. PERIOD OF INTERVAL
19. ANY ADMIXTURES ADDED
20. DETAILS OF CUBE TAKEN
(A) NOS. OF CBUES TAKEN (B) CODING ON CUBES
21. DUE DATES FOR CUBE TESTING (For 7 & 28 Days )
22. VISITORS WHILE CONCRETING
23. INSTRUCTIONS / ADVICE BY
24. LOCATION OF CONSTRUCTION JOINT
25. HEIGHT OF SLAB
26. ACCIDENTS ( IF ANY ) DURING CONCRETING
27. FAILURE OF ELECTRICITY
28. SHORTAGE OF MATERIAL ( IF ANY )
29. ANY SEVERE PROBLEM IN SHUTTERING
 30. NAME OF ENGINEERS / SUPERVISORS PRESENT
(A) NEAR MIXER
(B) ON SLAB
(C) BELOW SLAB
31. GENERAL INFORMATION IF ANY

NOTE : To be sent to head office on the very next day of concreting.

JR. ENGR. SR. ENGR. PROJECT . ENGR. QUALITY CONTROL ENGR. CHIEF.ENGR.

Generally, plywood is used for form-work of columns and beams . When good surface quality of
concrete is required , plywood is used for slab centering but it is costlier than steel plates. Size of
plywood 4’ 0” x 8’ 0” (1.20m x 2.40m) or 3’ 0” x 8’ 0” (0.9m x 2.40m), thickness of plywood should be
10 to 12 mm for the above work upto a depth of 2’0” (60 cm) concrete.

 WOODEN PLANKS AND PROPS

 Planks

Quality of wood to be used of the silver oak type and should be free from knots, twists, shakes/ decay
and imperfections which could otherwise affect the strength of forms and finished surface of the
concrete.

Cheek the clear width of the planks used. Usually when we place an order for 6” (15 cm) width plan,
after cutting & finishing we receive 5” (14.5cm) width planks, due to which the total measurements of
beams & bays will be affected.

 Prop

Diameter of props should be less than 3” (7.5cm) and it should be straight, as far as possible.

(b) STEEL FORM-WORK (Ref . Fig. No. 24.45)

Steel form-work is the more expensive type of form-work, as it is made completely of steel. This
shuttering is easy to erect and to de-shutter. The man power required is very less. True horizontal and
vertical planes of concrete surface can be got, with the help of steel form-work which ultimately reduces
the thickness of the plaster and cost of construction. Nuts and bolts are used to clamp the sides of
beams, to prevent bulging of the sides.
  ADJUSTABLE PROP

The props used for steel form-work are specially made to adjust the height of the prop as per the
requirement. These props can be used to accommodate the variations in the height of beam, slab and all
R. C. C. members. It is especially useful for heavy load bearing capacity, is very simple in operation time
and labour saving.

 Sizes Availability : For heavy duty and light duty

2.0 meters to 3.75 meters
2.0 meters to 3.2 meters
 PROPEX

Propex is basically used where the height is greater than practical. More height for props in two or three
tiers requires vertical adjustment to the exact height and can be obtained by inserting a “PROPEX” at the
top of each scaffold.

 ADJUSTABLE SPAN

The spans are used to support the centering plates for shuttering of slab. No prop is required in
between, so plenty of space is available below the slab shuttering. This can be adjusted for any length
between 2.0m to 4.0m. This span allows maximum safety, accommodates roof handling, reduces
maintenance cost, requires less space for storage and prevents any wastage as compared to wooden
form-work.

 Sizes available 2.0 -3.0 m (Junior span)

2.4 -4.0 m (Senior span)
 CENTERING PLATES

Centering plates are available in sheet metal bending type and angular frame welded and riveted as per
requirement.

 Sizes available 3’ x 2’ and 4’ x 2’

(900 x 600 mm and 1200 x 600 mm)

 COLUMN FARMA (ROUND)

Round frames are available in 1200 mm length an in two segments.

The diameter of column can decided as per the requirements of the client.

 These are totally bolted type for easy asscmbly and removal after casting.
  Rolled sheets offer an excellent finish of columns after casting.

 COLUMN FARMA (SQUARE)

 Fabricated art of pressed sheets for light weight
 Sizes adjustable from 225, 300, 375, 450mm.
 Fully bolted construction
 Available in 1200mm and 2500mm height
 Very easy to erect
 Guaranteed quality finish of concrete surface
 No wastage,as in wooden form-work

 ADJUSTABLE COLUMN CLAMPS (SHIKANJA)

 Required for clamping the column and beam shuttering.
 Allows quick and rigid clamping of form-work.
 Ensures (squareness) or required size of column after correcting.
 Four arms type with edges at four corners can be used for columns.
 For beams, single legged type clamp can be used.

 STEP CENTERING

This type of centering can be used for staircases.

 Adjustable in length
 Flexible utility for almost all widths of staircase
 Sizes available 900 to 1400 mm
1000 to 1500 mm

All sizes mentioned in steel form may change as per manufacturers standards.

(3) WORK PROCEDURE FOR FORM-WORK

(a) FORM-WORK FOR FOOTING ( Refer Fig . No. 24.46)

 After completing the excavation for the column and footing, check the size of the pit before
P.C.C.
 Allow P.C.C. work.
 Check the level of P.C.C. Then mark the centre of the footing in cement mortar on P.C.C., with
the help of side rail or centre line pillar.
  Place the footing form-work box, check the size and diagonals of the form-work box.
 Check for gaps if any between form-work and P.C.C. top level. (Refer Fig. No.24.46)
 Before concreting, clean the inner space of the box and P.C.C. with help of a water jet.
 Give proper supports to footing box, so that it’s position should not change.
 Mark centres of the footing with the help of a nail, on footing box or planks.
 Centre marked on the footing box should match the centre marked on side rail or centre line
pillar.
 Check the reinforcement of footing, column and concreting depth of footing and allow for
concreting (Refer Fig. No.24.26)

(b) FORM-WORK FOR CLOLUMN

 QUAILITY OF MATERIAL

 Material should be water-proof.

 There should not be any curvature in the plywood used for form-work.
 Supports to plywood should be sufficient in both vertical & horizontal directions.
 Proper care should be taken before placing column form-work.
 Check the dimensions and diagonals of form-work box of column.
 Fix M.S. clamps in sufficient quantity, to prevent bulging of the column during
concreting.
 The rectangular and round column form-work sides should be as shown in figure.( Ref
Fig. No. 24.47 & 24.48 )
 After marking centre line of the column, check the minimum cover and check the
column reinforcement.
 Give appropriate cover using cover blocks for column reinforcement.
 Give supports for the column in the vertical position. Supports should be tight. Provide
the supports with bracing to adjacent side columns to avoid rotary movement of
column.
 Check any gap at bottom and fill them with carpenter’s putty or any filling material.
 Calculate & mark the permissible concreting level considering beam depth etc. with a
nail.
 Use shikanjas at a 2’0”(0.6m) interval.
 De-shuttering period should not be less then 24 hours.

(c) FORM-WORK FOR BEAM

 Mark one level on every column.

 Check the position and level of the beam bottom supports (topi) , with respect to the depth of
the beam.
  Width of ‘topi’ should be the same as the width of the beam.
 ‘Topi’ should be fixed firmly to column with the help of binding wire and 2”(6cm) nails in plumb.
 Top cut of ‘topi’ should not be in cross.
 Bottom plank of the beam should not bend but be in a straight line.
 Check the level of the beam bottom before providing beam sides.
 Provide bracing to beam bottom supports after levelling the beam bottom.Supports should be
perfectly vertical (props).
 There should not be any joints in props.
 Props should be as shown in the figure. (Refer Fig. No.24.49)
 Joints in beam sides should be as shown in the figure. (Refer Fig. No.24.50)
 Check the plumb of beam sides at each end & with the help of line dorik, fix straight line of
beam sides.
 Joints in beam sides should be taken at the end of beam.
 Check the column & beam joint .Shuttering here should be in plumb.
 Check the depth of beam.

(d) SLAB

 Plate should be of a uniform thickness.(Refer Fig. No.24.5)

 Plate should be in perfect right angle.
 Check the level of the slab with tube level or dampy level. (Refer Fig. No. 24.52)
 Form-work of slab shoule be done after floor P.C.C. completed and fully cured.
 Oil the centering plates before placing the reinforcement.
 Adjust the side edge plank (dhar patti) , along with the beam sides as per the dimensions of each
bay & available size of plate to avoid voids (ghabadi) in between. (Refer Fig. No. 24.53)
 Spanning of plate should be as shown in the figure. Supports to slab should be at 2’0” (0.6m) ,
centre to centre. (Refer Fig. No.24.42)
 Put chavi of size 4”x 4” (0.10 x 0.10m) to support the slab plates at 2’0”(0.6m) c/c. Chavi should
be supported with a straight prop.
 Use adjustable plates (ghabadi plate) to adjust auavoidable ghabadi in particular bay. (Refer Fig.
No. 24.54)
 Do not put bricks or blocks below prop, to adjust height use wooden wedges.
 Bracing should be provided for each prop to avoid lateral movement.
 All M.S. plates should be properly adjusted. No portion of plate should enter the beam width.
 Check the line, plumb and supports of beam sides.
 Fill the gaps between plates with papers or putti.
 Prop of slab centering plates should be perfectly vertical at required spacing, minimum
2’0”(0.6m) c/c.
 Check whether the slab thickness is marked on the side of slab or nails are driven in the plywood
sides as per the thickness of slab. (Refer Fig. No. 24.55)
  Mark the thickness of slabs to be filled with concrete on every column bar, with binding wire for
slab and staircase slab.
 Check the shuttering as per the checklist before placing reinforcement. For staircase form-work.
(Refer Fig.No. 24.56)

(e) FROM-WORK FOR CHAJJA (Refer Fig. No. 24.57)

 Chajja is a part projecting outside the building , for protecting the window from rains. It is
generally designed as the cantilever. The following precautions should be taken while doing the
shuttering of the chajjas.
 Lintel bottom is fixed using planks on the masonty walls.
 After checking line and level of the lintel bottom, proper supports are given to it.
 As per the width of the chajja M.S. plates are fixed in the level of lintel bottom with slating
supports as shown in the figure.
 Cross-bracing is given to these slanting supports and the base of such supports are prevented
from sliding with the help of wooden wedges fixed on the window sill mansory as shown in the
figure.
 Reinforcement is tied as per the drawing.
 Sides of chajjas are fixed along with sides of the lintel.
 Inner side of the lintel is kept hanging for homogeneous concreting of lintel and chajja. ( this is
called ‘Tang side’)
 Proper tying for firmness is done with binding wire.
 Width of lintel is maintained with wooden pieces of the required length trapped between the
sides of lintel.
 Concreting is done in the slope as per the drawings.