12/23/2020 Deshuttering Time For Slabs, Beams And Columns As Per IS Code

Table of Content [ hide ]

1. IS code for Shuttering Removal

2. Deshuttering time

3. When should formwork be removed? (In terms of strength)

4. Factors affecting the deshuttering time

5. Precautions during deshuttering

IS code for Shuttering Removal

The formwork removal for different types of concrete elements is specified on IS code 456.

Deshuttering time

The deshuttering period of different concrete elements is listed below.

# Types of Formwork Formwork removal time

after casting of Concrete

1 Vertical Formwork of Column, beam, and wall 16 Hours to 24 hours

2 Forms removal for Slab (Props has to be fixed 3 days

immediately after removal of forms)

3 Forms removal for Beams (Props has to be fixed 7 days

immediately after removal of forms)

4 Props removal for slab

Span length up to 4.5m 7 days

Span length beyond 4.5m 14 days

https://civilplanets.com/deshuttering-time/ 3/11
12/23/2020 Deshuttering Time For Slabs, Beams And Columns As Per IS Code

5 Props removal for beams and arches

Span length up to 6m 14 Days

Span length beyond 6m 21 Days

When should formwork be removed? (In terms of strength)

SPONSORED SEARCHES
slab steel calculator formwork for beams columns and slabs

construction cost estimator column design app

The formwork can be removed once the concrete attains at least twice the stress it may
be subjected to at the time of removal.

https://civilplanets.com/deshuttering-time/ 4/11
12/23/2020 Deshuttering Time For Slabs, Beams And Columns As Per IS Code

In simple terms, the removal of the form is based on the maturity of concrete. The forms

can be removed when the concrete gains its design strength by hardening and can resist
the load occurrence on its own.

The concrete attains its compressive strength gradually, as mentioned in the table below.

Days Percentage of Strength

Day 1 16%

Day 3 40%

Day 7 65%

Day 14 90%

Day 28 100%

Factors affecting the deshuttering time

The deshuttering period will be different when some special concrete and admixture is

used. 

The below factors affect deshuttering time.

SPONSORED SEARCHES
slab steel calculator formwork for beams columns and slabs

construction cost estimator concrete slab design

Grade of cement – The compressive strength value will vary between OPC 43 and

OPC 53 and impact the percentage of strength gain. So the formwork removal
period also differs. 

https://civilplanets.com/deshuttering-time/ 5/11
12/23/2020 Deshuttering Time For Slabs, Beams And Columns As Per IS Code

Temperature – In higher temperatures, the cement hydrates faster, and the concrete

gets the strength quickly. But at the same moment, shrinkage cracks happen due to

the fast hydrate of cement.

Types of cement – Quick Setting cement and rapid hardening cement will attain
greater strength in a short period than other cement types. 

Grade of concrete – A higher grade of concrete provides the ultimate strength in a

short period, and it helps to remove the formworks at a minimum period. 

Precautions during deshuttering

Ensure to mention the date of concrete on the formwork (using wet chalk piece) so
that we can instantly identify the time of removal.

Proper curing of concrete makes it durable and helps to achieve greater strength.
Ensure the concrete curing is appropriately done.

While removing shuttering boards of a long-span slab, the prop should be provided
for slabs, beams at the centre portion.

If you see honeycombs on a concrete surface, immediately rectify it to avoid the

corrosion in concrete. 
https://civilplanets.com/deshuttering-time/ 6/11
12/23/2020 Deshuttering Time For Slabs, Beams And Columns As Per IS Code

Proper supervision is required while removing the forms to ensure the quality of

concrete. 

Ensure that there is a provision of necessary safety arrangements. 

Happy Learning

BASICS FORMWORK

3   

AUTHOR

Satheesh

Satheesh is a Civil Engineer who has more than 9+ Years of experience in residential
construction. He is the author, editor of Civil Planets

RELATED POSTS

https://civilplanets.com/deshuttering-time/ 7/11